Job Details

Software Development Engineer - Systems

Cupertino, California, United States

Software and Services

Summary

Posted: Jun 05, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200606964

Imagine what you can do here. Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their lives best work. Together we create products and experiences people once couldn’t have imagined, and now, can’t imagine living without. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do.

Description

APPLE INC has the following available in Cupertino, California and various unanticipated locations throughout the USA. Design and develop new, innovative, complex features for the Mail application on macOS and iOS. Build well documented, scalable and modular Objective C and Swift code to support the business requirements. Provide code reviews and feedback to other team members. Develop unit tests for new and existing codebase. Evaluate new business requirements through proof of- concepts and analyze production data and user studies. Protect customer data through strong, secure coding practices. Develop tools to streamline workflow and assist with quality and operations processes. Update job knowledge by keeping current with programming techniques, open-source frameworks, and professional publications. Participate in major projects and initiatives of the organization. 40 hours/week. 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 $146,307 - $183,600/yr and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

PAY & BENEFITS: 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science or related field.

• Education and/or experience must include each of the following skills:

• Using Swift and Objective-C for iOS and macOS development on Xcode for cross-platform development and in data structures.

• Knowledge of software design patterns, system design principles, and version control such as Git.

• Working with user interface design in mobile applications for efficient design prototyping, layout creation, and integration.

• Proficiency in SQL for querying, managing, and analysing relational databases, with experience in database design and optimization.

• Data extraction, manipulation, and troubleshooting across various SQL platforms.

• Developing and maintaining Xcode frameworks, including creating reusable components and libraries for iOS and macOS.

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

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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