iOS Engineer - AppleTV (tvOS)

Summary

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. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something.
The tvOS Ecosystem team is at the heart of the Apple TV and HomePod experience. We build the foundational features that millions of users interact with every day. Our team is a passionate group of engineers dedicated to building and innovating on the system-level software that powers Apple TV and HomePod. We're not just writing code; we're shaping the future of entertainment in the living room.
Bring your top-notch engineering skills to tackle complex challenges in areas like multitasking, system performance, and Apple ecosystem features that deliver magical experiences across Apple devices. You will collaborate with our design team to build fluid, playful, responsive UI experiences for the biggest screen in the home. If you're driven by a desire to build elegant, high-performance systems that push the boundaries of what's possible on Apple TV and HomePod, this is the place for you. Join the team that’s shaping the future of entertainment in the home!

Description

The tvOS Ecosystem team is seeking a passionate and inventive Software Engineer to build exciting features that elevates the Apple TV and HomePod experience. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with Design, Frameworks, media playback, and Core OS teams, gaining invaluable insight into Apple's collaborative development process that delivers world class operating systems for all of our platforms. You'll have the opportunity to own significant features in critical areas of tvOS. You will be proposing, implementing, and presenting your ideas, directly shaping the Apple TV and HomePod experience and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the living room. With the expansive scope of tvOS, you'll find endless opportunities to learn, grow, and make a real impact. If you're a passionate software engineer who thrives on solving complex challenges and creating exceptional user experiences that impact millions, we encourage you to apply. Join us in shaping the future of Apple TV and HomePod! You are a self-directed iOS Engineer who is prepared to take on system-level problems and drive full-product solutions, involving extended team members where needed. You are a strong programmer, creative problem solver who thrives in changing environments, excited by working across teams and organizations.

Minimum Qualifications

3+ years experience with object-oriented programming language in a highly scalable environment
Excellent Swift Experience
Keen attention to detail in building UI and end-user experiences, particularly for Apple platforms
Strong ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to cross-functional teams that include engineers, designers, program managers, and stakeholders
Experience debugging and optimizing code to maximize performance (such as memory issues, main thread hangs, etc.)
Ability to analyze large features and implement practical solutions
Aptitude to independently learn new technologies

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields, or equivalent work experience
Objective-C coding experience, including work with APIs, frameworks, and SDKs
Familiarity AI coding tools and applications
Experience maintaining large codebases with many contributors
Prior experience with cross-process communication technologies
Prior experience in Networking, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth
Demonstrated experience writing code and optimizing performance in UIKit and SwiftUI

Pay & Benefits — Cupertino, California, United States

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 $150,400 and $277,600, 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

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Application Deadline

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.