Apple

Apple

Posted via Apple Careers

Home Screen UI Engineer

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Posted Aug 4, 2026

Role at a glance

Salary
$150.4K – $277.6K/yr
Location
Cupertino, California, United States
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Experience
5-10 years of experience doing one, or multiple of the following

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Role Summary

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The Home Screen team develops system experiences on Apple devices, including the Home Screen, Control Center, Status Bar, and Volume HUD for iOS and iPadOS. The UI engineer will help create user interfaces and features that improve system interactions for users worldwide while collaborating with engineering and design teams.

What You'll Do

  • Prototype new user interface paradigms
  • Implement new features
  • Define APIs
  • Fix bugs
  • Improve performance
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, and Design

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Qualifications

5-10 years of experience developing apps with UIKit and/or SwiftUI, architecting and implementing reusable public or private APIs, or operating systems programming.

Required

  • 5-10 years of experience developing apps with UIKit and/or SwiftUI, architecting and implementing reusable public or private APIs, or...

Preferred

  • Excellent understanding of optimization and performance issues across OS software layers
  • Understanding of inter-process communication and systems development

Original job description

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Summary

The Home Screen team is looking for a proactive and highly skilled UI engineer to build delightful user experiences for millions of users around the world. Come work with a creative and hardworking team of engineers, multi-functional teams, and world-class designers to deliver the best experience on the planet!

Description

The Home Screen team is responsible for many of the iconic system experiences on Apple devices. The Team is responsible for the Home Screen, Control Center, Status Bar, Volume HUD and various other components on iOS and iPadOS. As an engineer on the Home Screen team, your responsibilities will range from prototyping new user interface paradigms and implementing new features to defining API, fixing bugs, and improving performance. You should have an excellent understanding of software design, good debugging skills and an eagerness to work hard and learn a lot. You should have an eye for detail and a feel for making user interactions feel fluid and fun. As our team works cross-functionally with many other groups across Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering and Design, you should have a good understanding of systems and excellent communication and collaboration skills!

Minimum Qualifications

5-10 years of experience doing one, or multiple of the following:
Developing apps with UIKit and/or SwiftUI
Architecting and implementing reusable public or private APIs
Operating systems programming

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent understanding of optimization and performance issues across OS software layers
Understanding of inter-process communication and systems development

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

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.