Job Details

Senior iOS/OS Engineer - Apple Services

Cupertino, California, United States

Software and Services

Summary

Posted: Apr 29, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200600909

Join the Services Team, where we build new technologies and products which enhance and delight our millions of users. We are looking for an on-device engineer with deep experience in building native apps who will bring passion and creativity to our solutions by driving software quality and user-experience.

We work in a fast-paced environment where curiosity and creativity shine. On our team, you will have an opportunity to enhance every stage of the development life-cycle — from conception through deployment. You will collaborate cross-functionally across a variety of teams here, helping to design, develop and deploy the next generation of Apple’s state-of-the-art technologies, experiences and services. Come and help us take Apple Services to the next level!

Description

We are looking for a full stack iOS engineer to create new features for Apple services powered by Generative AI at the core. As a Software Engineer on our team, you will develop apps, frameworks and daemons for iOS platforms which deliver innovative and reliable interfaces and experiences to our customers. In this role, you will work at all stages of incubation including ideation, development, and experimentation to realize next generation ideas. You will work on the front-end development as well as the iOS native stack. You will actively develop system experiences working closely with Design & UI/UX teams, AI Scientists and R&D engineers on next-gen GenAI Systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/MS plus 6 or more years of iOS development experience, with a strong track record in both user-facing apps and system-level components.

• Ability to design, architect and quickly complete projects with minimal supervision and direction

• Ability to collaborate across a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, researchers, and designers

• Deep expertise with software engineering for Apple platforms, specifically iPhone and iPad

• Exceptional development experience at the application level with Swift, Objective-C, Cocoa, or C++.

• Knowledge of Apple’s development APIs (UIKit, Cocoa Touch, Cocoa, CoreFoundation).

• Proficiency in XCode, Swift, UI/UX design, Core Data management

• Experience with native UI, database, data processing and interaction with back-end

• Knowledgable with operating systems design - daemons, frameworks, cross process communication, embedded platforms

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities

• Excellent communication skills, and thrive in a collaborative team environment, strong problem-solving skills, critical thinker, and self-starter

Preferred Qualifications

• Passion for the customer experience, and obsessive about details

• Working experience and deep understanding of full-stack software, object-oriented design, distributed systems, and multi-threading

• Background and understanding of Machine Learning & on Device ML is a plus

• Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect iOS applications to back-end services

• Familiarity with cloud environments like AWS or GCP

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 $175,800 and $312,200, 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. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

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