Apple · 12 hours ago
Software Engineer - Apple Watch
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$172K/yr - $258K/yrApple is a company focused on innovation and technology, and they are seeking a software engineer for the Messages team on watchOS. The role involves working across the full development lifecycle to create features that enhance communication on Apple Watch, collaborating with various teams to ensure high-quality deliverables.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
Work with designers to turn ideas into prototypes and demo them to stakeholders
Write clean, well-tested code to bring those prototypes to life as polished features
Build systems that are maintainable, extensible, and don't fall over when requirements change
Profile and optimize features to run smoothly on a low-power, resource-constrained device
Collaborate with machine learning and platform teams to integrate intelligent features
Partner with QA to find and fix bugs, edge cases, and performance issues before they reach users
Qualification
Required
Proficiency in Objective-C or Swift
Experience contributing to at least one application or framework
Track record of shipping projects on time
Familiarity with systems programming and inter-process communication
Experience profiling and optimizing applications
Preferred
Experience working in large, established codebases
Experience driving projects that span multiple layers of the stack
Familiarity with SwiftUI and UIKit
Exposure to on-device machine learning or intelligence frameworks
Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
Genuine curiosity about how things work under the hood
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
Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
Founded in 1976
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.67BKey Investors
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Leadership Team
Tim Cook
CEO
Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering
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