Software Engineer, watchOS Apps & Experiences

Apple; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple, Inc. in Cupertino, CA is seeking a Software Engineer for watchOS Apps & Experiences. You will help shape the future of Apple Watch by building first-party apps, complications, and diverse experiences used by millions of users daily.

You will work with Design, Marketing, QA, and other Engineering teams to define product quality, adopt new APIs, and ensure reliability within tight power and memory budgets. A multidisciplinary environment awaits collaboration with experts across Apple.

Qualifications

• BS CE/CS or equivalent experience.
• Experience building apps or frameworks with Apple technologies.
• Proficiency with Swift and SwiftUI.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills.
• Upbeat, adaptable, helpful, and results-oriented, with fantastic attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Design to push boundaries of human–computer interactions.
• Craft efficient solutions for a small, low power device.
• Adopt new APIs and provide design feedback to API teams.
• Coordinate with QA/Automation for full test coverage.
• Advocate for Apple Watch needs in cross-functional forums.

Skills

Swift

SwiftUI

Communication

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

BS CE/CS or equivalent experience

Job description

Software Engineer, watchOS Apps & Experiences

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

Imagine what you could do at Apple. Here, new ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there’s no telling what you could accomplish! The watchOS Apps team is looking for a software engineer to help shape the future of Apple Watch. You’ll build first‑party apps, complications, and other experiences, including as Timers, Weather, Home, and Compass. Your work will be experienced by millions of Apple Watch users every day.

Description

As a member of the team, you will work closely with Design, Marketing, Quality Assurance, and other Engineering teams to help define the future of our products. You’ll take collaborative ownership of the development and quality of critical first‑party apps and experiences on watchOS. You’ll adopt new APIs early and help shape their ergonomics by giving feedback to the teams that build them. Much of this software runs continuously and works within a small power and memory budget, so reliability, power, and memory are part of each feature rather than follow‑up work. Curious and resourceful people who take an expansive view of their role will thrive in this multidisciplinary environment, where you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with experts across Apple.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Design team to open up the boundaries of human-computer interactions.
• Craft efficient solutions tailored to the constraints of a small, low power device.
• Adopt new APIs and influence their design through feedback to the teams that build them.
• Coordinate with our QA and Automation partner teams for full test coverage to ensure that we meet the high expectations our users have come to expect.
• Advocate for the unique needs of Apple Watch in cross-functional forums.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS CE/CS or equivalent experience.
• Experience building apps or frameworks with Apple technologies.
• Proficiency with Swift and SwiftUI.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills. Enthusiasm about working on a cross-functional team.
• Upbeat, adaptable, helpful, and results-oriented, with fantastic attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with WidgetKit, ActivityKit, or UserNotifications.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and iterating toward solutions in a fast-moving environment.
• Thoughtful use of GenAI coding tools to accelerate development without compromising clarity or craft.
• Genuine interest in wearable technology and the Apple Watch user experience.

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 $129,300 and $225,300, 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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