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Senior Software Engineer - Fitness+, Watch Software

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Posted Aug 4, 2026

Role at a glance

Salary
$175K – $308.5K/yr
Location
San Diego, California, United States
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Experience
Experience building software features

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Role Summary

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The Fitness+ client team develops the workout experience across Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. The role focuses on building apps and frameworks that support workout data communication, rendering, and animation while collaborating with Design, Product Marketing, and QA.

What You'll Do

  • Develop the Fitness+ app and frameworks
  • Contribute to different levels of the engineering stack
  • Build low-level communication to send workout data between devices
  • Develop rendering and animation of workout data in video overlays
  • Collaborate with Design, Product Marketing, and QA teams on technical and product decisions

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Qualifications

Experience building software features; coding experience in Swift or Objective-C; commitment to product quality and interest in building consumer applications; effective collaboration with cross-functional partners.

Required

  • Experience building software features
  • Coding experience in Swift or Objective-C
  • Deep commitment to product quality
  • Interest in building consumer applications
  • Effective collaboration with cross-functional partners

Preferred

  • Experience architecting large scale systems

Original job description

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Summary

Fitness+ is an innovative fitness service that brings studio-style workouts to iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Apple Watch making it easier for users to get started with a workout and close their rings any time, anywhere. Our team fosters a collaborative environment with creative, curious people with a passion to help all of us live more active and healthy lives. Join us in building a growing service that positively impacts our users’ lives.

Description

The Fitness+ client team is responsible for bringing the experience of Fitness+ workouts to life across Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. We work up and down the stack on the experience when the user is working out, from low level communication to send workout data between devices to the rendering and animation of that data in video overlays, and a lot in between.

As an engineer on our team, your primary responsibility will be to develop the app and frameworks for Fitness+, but you’ll also be expected to contribute to different levels of the engineering stack throughout the development process. Additionally, your work to bring Apple's products to life will involve close collaboration with our Design, Product Marketing, and QA teams to discuss technical and product decisions.

Above all, we value passion when building impactful products. As a driving force behind the Fitness+ experience at Apple, your contributions empower our users to take charge of their health and fitness journeys.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience building software features
Coding experience in Swift or Objective-C
You have a deep commitment to product quality and interest in building consumer applications
You collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners

Preferred Qualifications

Experience architecting large scale systems

Pay & Benefits — San Diego, 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 $175,000 and $308,500, 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.

Application Deadline

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.

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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.