Apple · 2 months ago
Software Applications Engineer - User Interface iOS
Seattle, Washington, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$181K/yr - $318K/yr
5+ years expApple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Join the Final Cut Pro engineering team — Apple’s flagship professional video editing suite used by major Hollywood studios and millions of creators worldwide— and drive the technical evolution of core data infrastructure that enables professional creative workflows.
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Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain core features of Final Cut Pro using modern Objective-C and Swift
Collaborate with designers, product managers, and QA engineers to deliver compelling and innovative video editing workflows utilizing all forms of input: touch, mouse, keyboard, and Apple Pencil
Optimize performance and responsiveness for a smooth editing experience
Architect clean, scalable, and testable code and contribute to the evolution of the app’s codebase and software design patterns, following modern architectural principles
Integrate with underlying video processing and media frameworks to support real-time rendering, playback, and export
Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and system architecture decisions
Identify and troubleshoot complex technical issues across UI, frameworks, and media pipelines
Stay current with iOS, iPadOS, and MacOS technologies and recommend opportunities to enhance functionality or performance
Participate in code reviews, design discussions and technical investigations while contributing to engineering excellence standards
Qualification
Required
5+ years of professional experience developing complex applications in Objective-C and/or Swift
Strong knowledge of Apple's development tools and frameworks, including SwiftUI, UIKit, AVFoundation, Core Animation, and Core Image
Demonstrated experience building high-performance, user-facing applications on iOS, iPadOS, or MacOS
Mastery of Swift concurrency patterns and seamless Objective-C interoperability
Solid understanding of computer graphics, media formats, and real-time rendering
Proven track record of shipping high-quality software in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills
Experience with unit testing, continuous integration, and engineering best practices
Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical ideas clearly and work collaboratively in a multi-functional team
BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
Preferred
Familiarity with media applications, graphics applications, video editing tools, or creative software workflows
Experience working in large, legacy codebases with incremental modernization goals
Able to demonstrate strong application architectural skills
Proven record of working closely with Design teams to create innovative UI/UX solutions for professional interfaces
Passion for empowering creative professionals and understanding their workflows
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
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10001+ employees
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CEO
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