Apple · 12 hours ago
Software Engineer - Apple Watch
Cupertino, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$172K/yr - $302K/yr
3+ years expApple is a leading technology company known for its innovation and commitment to environmental efforts. They are seeking a Software Engineer for the Messages team on watchOS to design, develop, and test device software, focusing on creating features that enhance user communication on the Apple Watch.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
3+ years of related experience
A Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
3 years of experience 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
Attention to detail
Preferred
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
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.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$5.67BKey Investors
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Leadership Team
Tim Cook
CEO
Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering
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