UI Software Engineer, Cocoa

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products & free services

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Discretionary bonuses/commissions

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, CA, seeks engineers to help shape the macOS user experience. You’ll contribute to AppKit, UIKit, and SwiftUI, building UI blocks for windows, layouts, and user controls while enabling new input devices and performance features across the OS.

The role emphasizes collaboration, design improvements, and low‑level graphics work with Core Image/Graphics or Metal, at the application/UI level.

Qualifications

• Strong object oriented programming skills.
• In-depth development experience at the application and user interface level with Cocoa, Cocoa Touch, Windows, Android, or Java.
• Ability to work collaboratively to improve designs and code.
• Strong knowledge of one or more of Swift, Objective C, C, C++, or Java.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain AppKit/UI components and APIs for macOS.
• Contribute to features across OS UI layers, including Dark Mode and Auto Layout.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to resolve design and implementation issues.

Skills

OOP

Swift

Objective-C

C/C++

Collaboration

Tools

Cocoa

UIKit

SwiftUI

Core Graphics

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

Why write a single app when you could help shape a million? The AppKit team is responsible for delivering the user experience on the Mac, and builds the components and APIs used by all macOS applications. We have an impact across the entire breadth of the macOS system, directly impacting the experience of every single user. Are you passionate about providing users and developers with a first-class experience? Join us, and help make the Mac better for everyone!

Description

The AppKit team is responsible for the user interface frameworks that form the heart of macOS applications. Engineers on our team are responsible for and contribute to AppKit, UIKit, and SwiftUI; building and enabling features used across the OS, such as Dark Mode, Mac Catalyst, Touch Bar, Auto Layout, and Screen Time.We provide a wide variety of building blocks including: - Windows & layout of their content - Drawing & graphics support - Enabling new input devices and other hardware - Responding to user events - User controls like buttons, sliders, and tables - Document management infrastructure.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong object oriented programming skills
• In-depth development experience at the application and user interface level with Cocoa, Cocoa Touch, Windows, Android, or Java
• Ability to work collaboratively to improve designs and code
• Strong knowledge of one or more of Swift, Objective C, C, C++, or Java

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building user interface frameworks
• Adept at working across teams to resolve potentially conflicting requirements
• Experience writing and advocating for API
• Experience working with low-level graphics API like Core Image, Core Graphics, or Metal

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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