Software Engineer, Creativity Apps

Cupertino, California, United States

• Category: Software Engineering

Description

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Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something.

This is a great opportunity to be a member of an engineering team on an early-stage, highly visible, highly impactful project! You will be deeply involved in developing new and innovative on-device media management features for the creative space. You will work with human interface designers, quality assurance teams, and cross-functional engineering teams to go beyond code and influence everything from user interfaces to project planning.

Description

The Creativity Apps team is seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer with hands-on experience with media management, collaboration, persistence, or syncing. As a Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust cloud syncing, media management, efficient on-device storage, and collaboration solutions to enhance our products and services.

Minimum Qualifications

Solid grasp of computer science fundamentals and object-oriented design.

Ability to write performant, scalable, maintainable, and correct multi-threaded code.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Willingness to ask for help, learn from others, and mentor others in turn.

Commitment to fostering an open and inclusive work environment.

Strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience building APIs or frameworks.

Experience with Cloud Kit.

Experience with the latest Swift technologies.

Experience working with media encoding and playback.

Background in relational databases (SQLite, PostgreSQL, SQL, Core Data, etc.).

Performance tuning optimizing memory, scheduling, IO, networking protocols, or databases.

Pay & Benefits

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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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 seek to promote 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.

Company

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Apple

Apple revolutionized personal technology with the introduction of the Macintosh in 1984. Today, Apple leads the world in innovation with iPhone, iPad, Mac, AirPods, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro. Apple’s six software platforms — iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS, and tvOS — provide seamless experiences across all Apple devices and empower people with breakthrough services including the App Store, Apple Music, Apple Pay, iCloud, and Apple TV+. Apple’s more than 150,000 employees are dedicated to making the best products on earth and to leaving the world better than we found it.