Design Engineer — App Store & Games Product Design Team

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
Salary
$181,100–$318,400 / yr
Posted
27 days ago

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About Apple Inc

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

The App Store & Games Product Design Team at a senior level is seeking an exceptional Design Engineer to join their dynamic team responsible for crafting customer experiences across various platforms. This role involves building and maintaining engineering infrastructure that enables designers to create and ship production-quality prototypes using Swift, SwiftUI, HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, and React. You will collaborate closely with technically-minded designers and engineers to establish robust workflows, manage version control systems like Git, and facilitate the integration of prototypes into shipping builds through platforms such as TestFlight. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in iOS/macOS development, web technologies, and AI-assisted tools, along with a deep understanding of design principles and the ability to bridge communication gaps between design and engineering teams.

What you'll do

  • Design and maintain code-based prototypes for iOS/macOS using Swift/SwiftUI.
  • Develop web-based tooling and backend experiences to support native front ends.
  • Establish version control and collaboration workflows for designers and engineers.
  • Elevate working prototypes into production-ready artifacts for engineering teams.
  • Facilitate handover between design and engineering teams, ensuring technical alignment.
  • Evaluate and integrate AI-assisted development tools to enhance team productivity.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of software engineering experience with proficiency in iOS/macOS (Swift, SwiftUI) and web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript)
  • Strong expertise in Git, CI/CD pipelines, TestFlight, code signing, and build distribution
  • Experience architecting collaborative codebases and integrating with APIs and backend services
  • Fluency with AI-assisted development tools and understanding of their impact on engineering workflows
  • Excellent communication skills to translate between design and engineering contexts
  • Experience working closely with design teams and appreciation for visual quality and interaction detail

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