Software Engineer, iOS and MacOS, System Experience

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 150,400 - 277,600; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, California, is seeking a Staff Engineer for the Screen Time system experience. You will help lead the next generation of digital wellbeing features across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, partnering with engineers, cross‑functional teams and designers to deliver delightful system experiences.

Responsibilities include shaping the technical vision for Screen Time, breaking down hard problems into manageable phases, and mentoring junior engineers to raise the bar across the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Computer Science or equivalent skills and work experience
• 10+ years of SwiftUI/Swift or UIKit/AppKit/Objective‑C software engineering experience
• Stellar engineering quality & output – well‑abstracted interfaces, performant and well‑tested code
• Technical leadership – exemplify high standards in code, docs, commitments and prioritization
• Critical thinking with influence – evaluate tradeoffs and articulate decisions clearly

Responsibilities

• Evolving and realizing the technical vision for Screen Time and aligning with partner teams
• Breaking down complex technical challenges into phases and abstractions for distribution
• Purposefully investing in the growth of junior engineers

Job description

Software Engineer, iOS and MacOS, System Experience

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

Apple devices have revolutionized how people live, connect, and work. It’s not by chance! By thoughtfully blending intuitive, innovative system software with beautiful hardware, we design and build a uniquely delightful user experience. As the System Experience team, we lead the charge in building this experience. Help us dramatically improve the experience of every iPhone, iPad, and Mac user who wants to manage digital wellbeing – adults, parents, teens, and children. Partner with an energetic, hard‑working, fun team of engineers, cross‑functional teams, and world‑class designers to deliver the best system experiences on the planet.

Description

We’re the Screen Time team, and we exist to facilitate digital wellbeing whether you’re a parent caring for your child, a teen looking to establish healthy habits, or an adult trying to be more intentional about your boundaries. We’re looking for a Staff Engineer to help lead our team as it builds and ships the next generation of digital wellbeing features at Apple.

As a Staff Engineer on the Screen Time team, your responsibilities will include:

• Evolving and realizing the technical vision for Screen Time and working cross‑functionality to align on that vision with partner teams
• Breaking down the most complex technical challenges into the right phases and abstractions so the work can be distributed across the team
• Purposefully and intentionally investing in the growth of junior engineers

The implications of succeeding in this role are huge – together, we have the agency to shape healthy habits for billions of people now and into the future!

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Computer Science or equivalent skills and work experience
• Track record of success – you have 10+ years of SwiftUI/Swift or UIKit/AppKit/Objective‑C software engineering experience with impact to show for it
• Stellar engineering quality & output – you separate concerns and define well‑abstracted interfaces, delivering performant, well‑tested, maintainable code with appropriate failure modes
• Technical leadership – you exemplify “what good looks like” in code, in documentation, making and delivering on commitments, and prioritization
• Critical thinking with influence – you systematically evaluate the tradeoffs associated with each potential solution to a problem, make an informed decision, and articulate these things well to influence others, driving impact

Preferred Qualifications

• Customer focus – you make high‑quality, user‑centric product decisions
• Platform API design – you’re proficient at designing, building, and supporting a platform, understanding customer needs and constraints
• Mentorship – you make everyone around you better and purposefully invest in the growth of your peers – especially junior engineers
• Drive for customer impact – you are deeply motivated to build the best essential user experiences for billions of users

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 $150,400 and $277,600, 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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Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.