Design Engineer, App Store & Games Product Design Team

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
Salary
$184,700–$324,800 / yr
Posted
51 days ago
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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · Design Engineer, App Store & Games Product Design Team

JOB TITLE: Design Engineer — App Store & Games Product Design Team The Design Engineer — App Store & Games Product Design Team joins a group responsible for the customer experience across the App Store, Apple Arcade, and Apple Games. This senior role operates at the intersection of design craft and software engineering, building the engineering infrastructure, tooling, and workflows that enable designers to ship production-quality prototypes. You will architect code projects, manage version control, and distribute prototypes through TestFlight. Key responsibilities include elevating proof-of-concept work into structured artifacts for production integration. You must possess proficiency in Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, and React. The role requires expertise in Git, CI/CD pipelines, and AI-assisted development tools to solve technical problems regarding how design and engineering collaborate on native iOS, macOS, and web-based experiences.

What you'll do

  • Build functional, code-based prototypes using Swift, SwiftUI, and web technologies.
  • Architect and structure code projects to enable effective contribution from designers.
  • Manage version control, CI/CD pipelines, and prototype distribution through TestFlight.
  • Elevate proof-of-concept prototypes into structured, distributable artifacts for production integration.
  • Establish engineering infrastructure, tooling, and workflows for the design organization.
  • Partner with engineering teams to facilitate handovers and align on technical standards.
  • Evaluate and implement AI-assisted development tools to improve team workflows.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of software engineering experience with strong proficiency in iOS/macOS development using Swift, SwiftUI, and UIKit.
  • Equally strong proficiency with web technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, and React or similar.
  • Strong proficiency with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and developer infrastructure such as TestFlight, code signing, and build distribution.
  • Experience architecting codebases for collaboration by establishing patterns, documentation, and structures that enable others to build on work.
  • Experience integrating with APIs, backend services, and data pipelines.
  • Demonstrated fluency with AI-assisted development tools and a clear perspective on how these tools change engineering workflows.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate between design and engineering contexts with clarity.
  • Experience working closely with design teams with an appreciation for design craft, visual quality, and interaction detail.

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