Senior TextKit Software Engineer

Apple; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 313,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior TextKit Software Engineer, where you'll contribute to the Cocoa Text team, enhancing text layout across all Apple devices. This role offers the opportunity to design and implement innovative text features, ensuring typographical excellence and performance. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams, making a significant impact on user interfaces while embracing a culture of curiosity and diversity. If you're passionate about software engineering and eager to shape the future of digital typography, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock programs

Tuition reimbursement

Discounted products

Free services

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience with Objective-C or Swift is essential.
• Familiarity with international text issues and Unicode is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement text features for Apple platforms.
• Collaborate with teams to advance text rendering technologies.

Skills

Objective-C

Swift

API Design

Object-Oriented Design

Debugging Skills

International Text Issues

Education

BS in Computer Science

MS in Computer Science

Job description

Senior TextKit Software Engineer

**Cupertino, California, United States**

**Software and Services**

**Summary**

Posted: **Feb 06, 2025**

Weekly Hours: **40**

Role Number: **200590189**

The Cocoa Text team is responsible for the cross platform text layout engine used on Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Apple TV. The team is responsible for the fundamental abstractions for storage, editing and rendering of text in user interfaces on all Apple products. On the Mac, the Cocoa TextKit team is also responsible for all functionality related to text input and text controls for applications in AppKit and SwiftUI.

We strive hard to ensure that text can be delivered to users as typographically beautiful as possible, while not sacrificing performance or ease of use. We are looking for a motivated individual to join our team and improve the state of the art in digital typography in software!

**Description**

Are you up to the challenge of contributing to software used by hundreds of millions of people every single day?
The Cocoa Text team is looking for an outstanding engineer who seeks to have an impact on the way text is delivered across all of Apple’s devices. You will become part of a small team whose goal is to advance the state of the art in the text for applications across all of Apple’s platforms.
You will be responsible for the design, implementation and packaging of text features, in addition to contributing to the evolution of the Cocoa Frameworks, and working closely with the AppKit, UIKit, SwiftUI, Human Interface and other teams at Apple. Strong software engineering skills, intimate awareness of object-oriented design, a passion for user interface, and pride in attention to detail are expected.
We encourage curiosity and initiative, value diversity, and depend on the ability to learn and grow when approaching new features and technology.

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ BS or M.S. in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience

+ Experience or familiarity with international text issues such as right to left layout and Unicode.

+ Experience with Objective-C or Swift

+ Experience designing reusable API and object oriented design

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Strong engineering and debugging skills and a solid grasp of OS fundamentals

+ Strong communication skills

**Pay & Benefits**

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $175,800 and $312,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.Learn more about Apple Benefits. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

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