System Spaces UI Engineer

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, CA, is seeking a proactive UI engineer for the System Spaces team to craft delightful experiences for millions of users.

You will prototype new UI paradigms, implement features, define APIs, fix bugs, and optimize performance across iOS and macOS platforms. Ideal candidates have 5–10 years of experience with UIKit and SwiftUI, API design, and OS-level programming, plus strong collaboration skills across design, software, and hardware teams.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience doing one or multiple of the following: UIKit and/or SwiftUI, APIs, OS programming.
• Developing apps with UIKit and/or SwiftUI, architecting and implementing APIs.
• Operating systems programming and low-level optimization knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prototype new user interface paradigms and implement features.
• Define APIs, fix bugs, and improve performance.
• Collaborate across Software, Hardware and Design teams.
• Contribute to high quality UI experiences for millions of users.

Skills

UIKit/SwiftUI

APIs

OS programming

5-10 years experience

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Machine Learning and AI

The System Spaces team is looking for a proactive and highly skilled UI engineer to build delightful user experiences for millions of users around the world. Come work with a creative and hardworking team of engineers, multi-functional teams, and world-class designers to deliver the best experience on the planet!

Description

The System Spaces team is responsible for many of the iconic system experiences on Apple devices. The team is responsible for the Home Screen, Lock Screen, Control Center on iOS and iPadOS, as well as Widgets, Wallpaper, and Notifications across various Apple platforms. As an engineer on the System Spaces team, your responsibilities will range from prototyping new user interface paradigms and implementing new features to defining API, fixing bugs, and improving performance. You should have an excellent understanding of software design, good debugging skills and an eagerness to work hard and learn a lot. You should have an eye for detail and a feel for making user interactions feel fluid and fun. As our team works cross-functionally with many other groups across Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering and Design, you should have a good understanding of systems and excellent communication and collaboration skills!

Minimum Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience doing one, or multiple of the following:
• Developing apps with UIKit and/or SwiftUI
• Architecting and implementing reusable public or private APIs
• Operating systems programming

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of optimization and performance issues across OS software layers Understanding of inter-process communication and systems development

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
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