Sr. iOS Engineer, Creativity Apps

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Software and Services

At Apple, we believe that groundbreaking ideas flourish when exceptional engineering meets innovative vision. We're building the future of creative expression, and we need iOS and Mac software engineers who are passionate about building elegant high-performance applications that let people bring their creativity to life. On the Creativity Apps team, you’ll work on foundational technologies and user experiences that power applications used by artists, designers, musicians, and innovators worldwide.

You'll contribute to the legacy of world-class creative applications like Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Garage Band, Pixelmator, and Photomator.

We're looking for a software engineer who excels in a fast-paced environment, capable of both deep technical execution and critical thinking across complex systems. You should be a fast learner, creative problem solver, and able to work collaboratively with cross-functional colleagues around different areas of the organization. If you’re passionate about writing robust and maintainable code for the future, contributing to large-scale and high-performance applications, and staying up to date on how to build delightful and performant experiences for our users, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

• Design, build, and maintain scalable UIs.
• Architect secure, high-performing features.
• Work cross-functionally with teams across Apple to integrate with existing frameworks.
• Participate in code reviews and design discussions to maintain system health and quality
• Continuously improve system performance, developer experience, and operational excellence

• 5+ years of industry experience building applications or frameworks on iOS, Mac, or other Apple platform.
• 5+ years of experience developing in Swift, and at least one of App Kit, UIKit, and/or Swift
  
  UI.
• Familiarity with essential development tools such as Xcode, git, lldb, and Instruments.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and stay organized within a collaborative cross-functional team.
• Committed to encouraging an open and inclusive work environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related subject area; or, we may consider equivalent industry experience.

• Experience with creative photography or media editing tools.
• Familiarity with Apple's core media frameworks such as Photo Kit, Core Graphics, Core Image, and AV Foundation.
• Prior experience with system design, data flow architecture, and performance analysis / troubleshooting.

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 $150,700 and $285,000, 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 Inc.’s discretionary employee stock programs. Employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit award recommendations, and can purchase Apple Inc. stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple Inc.’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Participation in Apple Inc.’s discretionary stock programs is governed by Apple Inc.’s

stock plans and agreements and are not part of local employment contracts or compensation.

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 and compensation 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. Apple provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Apple is a drug-free workplace.