Sr iOS Software Engineer - Creative Apps

Apple Inc.; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a Sr iOS Software Engineer for Creative Apps in Cary, NC.

You will help architect and build media management and collaboration features for Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and iWork, working with world‑class teams to create next‑generation tools for creators. The ideal candidate has iOS/macOS development experience, strong Swift skills, and a focus on sustainable software development and cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of iOS/macOS shipping experience.
• Technical lead experience and strong communication.
• Strong understanding of Apple platform architecture patterns.
• CS fundamentals and object‑oriented design.
• Proficiency in Swift and SwiftUI/UIKit/AppKit.
• Demonstrated ownership of features with ability to mentor others.
• Commitment to an open and inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Architect and build media management and collaboration features for Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and iWork.
• Set the technical direction for new and innovative features in creative tools.
• Partner with human interface designers, QA teams, and cross‑functional partners throughout the full development lifecycle.
• Drive features from concept through delivery, taking end‑to‑end ownership.
• Mentor other engineers and foster a culture of learning, openness, and inclusion.
• Contribute to project planning and influence decisions beyond code, including user interface direction.

Skills

iOS/macOS development

Swift

Architectural patterns

Mentoring

Tools

Xcode

Job description

Sr iOS Software Engineer - Creative Apps

Cary, North Carolina, United States Software and Services

At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming phenomenal products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. You bring passion, and dedication to your job and there is no telling what you could accomplish.The Creativity Apps team is looking for a senior engineer with expertise in Apple platforms to help architect and build media management and collaboration features for creative tools. You’ll be working with the world-class teams behind Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and iWork to create next-generation tools for creators.

Description

This is a great opportunity to be one of the early members of a new engineering team! You will be responsible for setting the direction and architecture of new and innovative collaborative features for the creative space. You will work with human interface designers, quality assurance teams, and the cross functional teams to go beyond code and will influence everything from user interface to project planning.The ideal candidate should have experience in iOS development, cloud technologies, care about long term sustainable software development, and can drive features from concept all the way to delivery. This position also requires a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Architect and build media management and collaboration features for Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and iWork
• Set the technical direction for new and innovative features in creative tools
• Partner with human interface designers, QA teams, and cross-functional partners throughout the full development lifecycle
• Drive features from concept through delivery, taking end-to-end ownership
• Mentor other engineers and foster a culture of learning, openness, and inclusion
• Contribute to project planning and influence decisions beyond code, including user interface direction

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience shipping high-quality, tested code on iOS and/or macOS
• Experience as a technical lead demonstrating strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills
• Strong understanding of architectural patterns commonly used in Apple platform development
• Solid grasp of computer science fundamentals and object-oriented design
• Proficiency in Swift and at least one UI framework (SwiftUI, UIKit, or AppKit)
• Demonstrated ability to work with ambiguity and take full ownership of product features
• Track record of mentoring others while remaining open to learning and asking for help
• Commitment to fostering an open and inclusive work environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in one of Apple's apps for creative pros & enthusiasts (Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, iMovie, GarageBand)
• Experience with modern concurrency in Swift, including async / await and actors
• Proficiency with Swift Testing and / or XCTest
• Demonstrated commitment to accessibility and localization

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