Role at a glance
- Salary
- $134.7K – $249.5K/yr
- Location
- Boulder, Colorado, United States Culver City, California, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
- Experience
- 5+ years of software engineering experience with SwiftUI/Swift or UIKit/AppKit
- Education
- BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
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Role Summary
The Video Applications team develops video products including Final Cut Pro, Motion, Compressor, and iMovie. This Software Engineer will build features for video editing applications on iOS and macOS, including shared instrumentation and telemetry capabilities used by multiple products.
What You'll Do
- Take end-to-end ownership of shared instrumentation frameworks, from API design to CI pipelines and client integration.
- Implement stable, accurate, performant Swift telemetry that meets Apple’s privacy standards from design through ship.
- Analyze usage data to inform decisions, surface trends, and identify opportunities to delight customers.
- Collaborate with engineering, product, and other cross-functional partners to shape and deliver features.
- Write clean, well-tested code that sets the standard for quality and maintainability.
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View full postingQualifications
5+ years of software engineering experience with SwiftUI/Swift or UIKit/AppKit; experience in large, mature ObjC codebases; understanding of object-oriented design principles, design patterns, data structures, and algorithms; end-to-end ownership of a framework, SDK, or shared technical component; experience with large, cross-functional, multi-team projects; excellent verbal and written communication skills; self-directed problem solver.
Required
- SwiftUI/Swift or UIKit/AppKit
- Large, mature ObjC codebases
- Object-oriented design principles, design patterns, data structures, and algorithms
- End-to-end ownership of a framework, SDK, or shared technical component
- Breaking down large features into practical, implementable solutions
- Large, cross-functional, multi-team projects
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred
- Customer focus and ability to make high-quality, user-centric product and technical decisions
- Creating and refining APIs for adoption by other teams and developers
- Genuine passion for professional creative tools and workflows
- Video editing, media processing, or graphics programming
Original job description
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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. 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. For decades, we've empowered creative professionals with industry-defining tools that transform how stories are told and brought to life. 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.
The Video Applications team continues this legacy, shipping best-in-class video products including Final Cut Pro, Motion, Compressor, iMovie, and more. We're looking for a strong senior software engineer to help develop these applications and deliver the next generation of features that empower creative professionals worldwide.
Description
As a Software Engineer on the Video Applications team, you'll design and implement high-quality features that directly impact millions of creative professionals. You'll tackle complex technical challenges across our video editing applications, working with cutting-edge frameworks and technologies on both iOS and macOS. Collaborating closely with engineers across the Video Apps teams, you'll contribute to initiatives that push the boundaries of what's possible in professional video editing on Apple devices.
Responsibilities
Taking end-to-end ownership of shared instrumentation frameworks consumed by multiple products, from API design to CI pipelines to client integration
Implementing telemetry in Swift that is stable, accurate, performant, and meets Apple’s privacy standards from design through ship
Analyzing usage data to inform decisions, surface trends, and identify opportunities to delight our customers
Collaborating closely with cross-functional partners in engineering, product, and beyond to shape and deliver features together
Writing clean, well-tested code that sets the standard for quality and maintainability
Minimum Qualifications
BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
5+ years of software engineering experience with SwiftUI/Swift or UIKit/AppKit
At home in large, mature, ObjC codebases
Strong understanding of software engineering and computer science fundamentals, including object-oriented design principles, design patterns, data structures, and algorithms
Track record of owning a framework, SDK, or shared technical component end to end: API design, implementation, cross-team adoption, and evolution across releases
Proven ability to break down large features into practical, implementable solutions
Experience working on large, cross-functional, multi-team projects
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in a highly collaborative environment
Self-directed problem solver who can work independently and drive initiatives to completion
Preferred Qualifications
Customer focus and ability to make high-quality, user-centric product and technical decisions
Experience creating and refining APIs for adoption by other teams and developers
GENUINE PASSION FOR PROFESSIONAL CREATIVE TOOLS AND WORKFLOWS
Familiarity with video editing, media processing, or graphics programming.
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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 $134,700 and $249,500, 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.
About the company
Apple
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Apple Inc. is a global technology company known for its innovative products and services, including the iPhone, iPad, Mac computers, and Apple Watch. Founded in 1976, Apple has continuously pushed the boundaries of design and functionality, earning a reputation for high-quality consumer electronics and software solutions like iOS and macOS. With a strong commitment to user experience and privacy, Apple also leads in digital services, offering platforms such as the App Store, Apple Music, and iCloud. The company's focus on sustainability and corporate responsibility further enhances its standing as a leader in the technology sector.
Apple Inc. is a global technology company known for its innovative products and services, including the iPhone, iPad, Mac computers, and Apple Watch. Founded in 1976, Apple has continuously pushed the boundaries of design and functionality, earning a reputation for high-quality consumer electronics and software solutions like iOS and macOS. With a strong commitment to user experience and privacy, Apple also leads in digital services, offering platforms such as the App Store, Apple Music, and iCloud. The company's focus on sustainability and corporate responsibility further enhances its standing as a leader in the technology sector.