Software Engineer - Apple Watch
Company: Apple Inc.
Location: San Diego
Posted on: March 16, 2025
Job Description:
Imagine what you could do here at Apple. Innovation runs through
everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading
environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world
better than we found it. Join the team that is revolutionizing
Apple Watch! The Messages team on watchOS is looking for an
energetic and creative software engineer to build experiences that
keep the world securely connected. Work on building features like
Voice Dictation, Emoji Tapbacks, Text Effects, and carrier features
like RCS. You will have the opportunity to work closely with iOS
counterparts as well as many other teams across Apple. We deliver
experiences that shape how the world communicates and make it so
simple they can do it from their wrist.DescriptionAs part of the
Messages team on Apple Watch, you will have many responsibilities
relating to the design, development, and testing of the device
software. Responsibilities include:
- Working with designers to turn ideas into meaningful
prototypes, and demoing them to stakeholders.
- Writing high quality, well tested, and performant code to
develop those prototypes into polished, Apple-level experiences
that we're proud to ship.
- Architect systems that are extensible, adaptable, and stand the
test of time.
- Profile and optimize cutting-edge features to run well on a
low-powered, highly-constrained device.
- Work daily with quality assurance teams to find and fix all the
bugs, edge cases, and performance issues that impact the user
experience.Minimum Qualifications
- Proficiency in Objective-C or Swift.
- Proven experience contributing to at least one application or
framework.
- A consistent track record of delivering projects on time and
within specifications.
- Familiarity with systems and hands-on experience with
inter-process communication.
- Experience optimizing applications and profiling across the
entire stack.
- Adaptability, results orientation, and a positive
attitude.
- Excellent communication and collaborative skills.Preferred
Qualifications
- Experience improving and expanding on existing complex projects
and systems.
- Experience defining and driving large scale projects across
different levels of the stack.
- Experience with both SwiftUI and UIKit lifecycle apps.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 $135,400 and $250,600, 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 take
affirmative action to ensure 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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