Apple

Apple

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SW Engineer, Media Services

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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
extensive experience with both Swift and Objective-C

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Role Summary

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The Apple Media Services User Engagement team builds shared frameworks and system features supporting subscription and engagement experiences across Apple platforms. The role focuses on APIs, shared UI frameworks, user messaging, and subscription flows used across Apple’s services ecosystem.

What You'll Do

  • Architect critical system features for Apple One, Apple TV+, Music, and Arcade subscription experiences
  • Build APIs for foundational features such as user messaging and subscription flows
  • Contribute to Apple’s major operating systems, including iOS, tvOS, watchOS, macOS, and visionOS
  • Collaborate with design and cross-functional teams to bring customer experiences to life
  • Build shared UI frameworks

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Qualifications

Strong programming fundamentals; extensive experience with Swift and Objective-C; object-oriented programming; Cocoa and the iOS SDK; mobile application UI development; problem solving and critical thinking; defining and building APIs; passion for quality and attention to detail.

Required

  • Strong programming fundamentals
  • Swift
  • Objective-C
  • Object Oriented Programming
  • Cocoa
  • iOS SDK
  • Mobile application UI development
  • Problem solving and critical thinking

Preferred

  • Aptitude to independently learn new technologies

Original job description

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Summary

Help shape the foundation of Apple's services ecosystem. Our shared frameworks power experiences used by millions across iOS, tvOS, watchOS, macOS, and visionOS. As an engineer on this team, you'll architect new APIs, collaborate with design to craft intuitive interfaces, and build business-critical features like user messaging and subscription flows. You'll work cross-functionally to ensure our frameworks enable teams across Apple to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

Description

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, phenomenal ideas have a way of becoming phenomenal products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. The Apple Media Services team is seeking an exceptional software engineer to join our User Engagement team. You'll architect critical system features, from Apple One, Apple TV+, Music, and Arcade subscription experiences to shared UI frameworks, that reach millions of customers across iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, watchOS, and macOS. Your work will directly shape how users discover, subscribe to, and engage with Apple's entire services ecosystem.

Responsibilities

As an engineer on the team, you will be contributing to all of Apple’s major operating systems: iOS, tvOS, watchOS, macOS, and visionOS. Build out APIs to handle foundational features such as user messaging and subscription flows. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside other cross-functional teams closely, in order to bring the best customer experiences to life.

Minimum Qualifications

We value strong programming fundamentals and extensive experience with both Swift and Objective-C
Object Oriented Programming
Experience with Cocoa and the iOS SDK
Familiarity with mobile application UI development
Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
Experience in defining and building APIs
Passion for quality and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

Aptitude to independently learn new technologies

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.