UX Designer - Xcode & AI Developer Tools

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

Job summary

Apple is seeking a product-minded UX designer to shape high-craft UI for developer tools like Xcode. You will contribute to AI-powered developer platforms used by millions, defining direction, and translating technical requirements into delightful experiences.

You will design with a strong emphasis on craft, iteration, and collaboration with engineering and leadership to deliver compelling, trusted developer experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in a highly technical domain.
• Active engagement with AI development tools and technologies.
• Ability to drive product vision that unites technical requirements with user focus.
• Thrives in an iterative design and feedback process.
• Portfolio demonstrating design thinking, craft, and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Drive product direction by incorporating expertise into a cohesive vision.
• Create design mockups, prototypes, and specifications using design tools or code prototypes.
• Apply, adapt, or develop design patterns to solve new challenges.
• Design for AI systems with clear mental models, controls, and trust mechanisms.
• Build trusted partnerships with cross-functional teams balancing requirements and constraints.
• Maintain pixel-perfect designs with a high level of detail.
• Present ideas to designers, cross-functional teams, and leadership, incorporating feedback.
• Adapt to changing scope, requirements, and limitations throughout development.

Job description

The Developer Experience Human Interface Design team conceptualizes and designs the user experience for Apple’s developer tools. You will design for Xcode and other tools that are used by millions of developers around the world to build, test, and ship software for Apple platforms. You'll work at the frontier of one of the most significant shifts in how software is authored, empowering developers to do the best work of their lives by leveraging artificial intelligence and large language models.

Description

We're looking for a product-minded designer who will help drive direction with the skills to design high-craft UI to bring those products to life. AI is changing what developer tools can do, and we want someone who is actively engaged with the technology — bringing clarity and direction on how to leverage capabilities that are rapidly taking shape. Our team iterates quickly, thrives on feedback, cares deeply about the details, and holds a high bar for taste. You'll pitch your work with partners and executives, build alignment across teams, and collaborate closely with engineering to bring features to life. We're looking for someone who will bring innovative ideas, foster a supportive environment, and enhance the effectiveness and cohesion of our team as we create functional and inspirational developer experiences.

Responsibilities

• Drive product direction by incorporating expertise and perspectives into a cohesive, impactful vision.
• Create design mockups, prototypes, and specifications using design tools like Sketch or by coding prototypes.
• Apply, adapt, or develop design patterns to solve new challenges.
• Design for AI systems: create the mental models, control surfaces, and trust mechanisms that let developers guide and verify what a system does on their behalf.
• Build trusted partnerships with cross-functional teams, skillfully balancing requirements and constraints.
• Maintain a high level of detail, ensuring pixel-perfect designs.
• Present and pitch your ideas to other designers, cross-functional teams, and leadership. Interpret and incorporate feedback from all levels, refining designs as needed.
• Adapt to changing scope, requirements, and limitations throughout development.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experienced in a highly technical domain.
• Actively engaged with AI dev tools and excited by what they make possible.
• Drives product vision that unites technical requirements with user focus.
• Thrives in an iterative design and feedback process.
• Portfolio demonstrating design thinking, craft, and problem-solving.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience as a UX designer
• Human Computer interaction designer, or related role.

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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