Senior UI Engineer - Special Projects

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 184,700 - 324,800; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, California, seeks a seasoned software engineer focused on AI and UI to drive intelligence ideas into usable features on Apple platforms.

You will collaborate with ML/AI engineers, systems engineers and designers to prototype, iterate, and define UI frameworks for AI systems, delivering magical user experiences. With 5+ years on Swift/Objective-C, you will push prototypes from concept to demo-ready products in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven software development experience, preferably on Apple platforms.
• Strong proficiency in Swift and/or Objective-C.
• Deep experience with at least one major Apple UI framework: SwiftUI, UIKit, or AppKit.
• Strong understanding of architectural patterns (e.g., MVVM, MVC) and object-oriented design principles commonly used on Apple platforms.

Responsibilities

• Research, discuss, and debate the latest in intelligence capabilities across the industry, and the ways those capabilities could form the foundation of future Apple features and products.
• Collaborate with ML/AI engineers, systems engineers, and designers to build functional prototypes.
• Be able to quickly build an idea so you and the team can work with hands‑on products. Then iterate on the best of those prototypes.
• Build things that you may not be convinced are the best direction or where there may not be clear precedent.
• Work well in the spaces between Design, engineering, and research, to create magical user experiences.
• Craft systems and UIs that work for demoing new ideas, but also provide mechanisms to observe and debug how these systems behave.
• Help define frameworks for how UI in AI systems should work.

Skills

Swift

Objective-C

MVVM/MVC design patterns

OO design

Education

BS in software engineering

Tools

SwiftUI

UIKit

AppKit

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together to do great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. We’d love to work with you.

Description

This team nurtures state-of-the-art intelligence ideas into powerful, usable features and systems. We work with the latest AI research and our talented research teams to build innovative implementations of those ideas on Apple platforms. We discuss, debate, and iterate to quickly find out what works, what doesn’t, and what will make of the most magical user experience. We’re a small, nimble team, with varied skills, that’s collaborates to make the best products.

Responsibilities

• Research, discuss, and debate the latest in intelligence capabilities across the industry, and the ways those capabilities could form the foundation of future Apple features and products.
• Collaborate with ML/AI engineers, systems engineers, and designers to build functional prototypes
• Be able to quickly build an idea so you and the team can work with hands‑on products. Then iterate on the best of those prototypes.
• Build things that you may not be convinced are the best direction or where there may not be clear precedent. Being able to compare, contrast, and discuss all ideas will help bring the best ones forward.
• Work well in the spaces between Design, engineering, and research, to create magical user experiences
• Craft systems and UIs that work for demoing new ideas, but also provide mechanisms to observe and debug how these systems behave.
• Help define frameworks for how UI in AI systems should work

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience in software development. Ideally on Apple platforms.
• Strong proficiency in Swift and/or Objective‑C
• Deep experience with at least one major Apple UI framework: SwiftUI, UIKit, or AppKit
• Strong understanding of architectural patterns (e.g., MVVM, MVC) and object-oriented design principles commonly used on Apple platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest or experience in AI systems, or integrating AI features into existing systems
• Experience building experiences with dynamic and fluid UI
• BS, MS, or PhD in software engineering or a related field like interaction design

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 $184,700 and $324,800, 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

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

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