Senior Software Engineer, macOS System Experience

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Bethesda, MD
Salary
$165,800–$292,400 / yr
Posted
22 days ago
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This role $229k
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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 · Senior Software Engineer, macOS System Experience

As a Senior Software Engineer, macOS System Experience, you will join the macOS System Experience team to build and evolve core system components including Dock, Control Center, Notifications, Login, Mission Control, Spaces, and Stage Manager. You will be responsible for navigating a large codebase, driving features forward, and solving complex problems creatively to shape the future of the desktop operating system. The role requires proficiency in Swift, SwiftUI, and Objective-C, along with strong agentic programming expertise. You must demonstrate forward-thinking collaboration skills and a customer-focused ability to prioritize tasks effectively. This position focuses on developing the foundational system experience for macOS, ensuring these critical interface elements function seamlessly within the operating system's architecture. Your work directly impacts how users interact with the desktop environment through these essential system features.

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What you'll do

  • Develop and maintain core macOS system features including Dock, Control Center, and Notifications.
  • Build and enhance user interface components using Swift and SwiftUI.
  • Navigate and contribute to a large, complex codebase to deliver new features.
  • Solve complex technical problems creatively to improve the desktop operating system experience.
  • Implement system-level functionalities such as Mission Control, Spaces, and Stage Manager.
  • Drive product features forward from conception through to completion.

What we're looking for

  • Experience with Swift, SwiftUI, and Objective-C.
  • Strong agentic programming expertise.
  • Forward-thinking with strong collaboration skills.
  • Customer focused with a strong ability to prioritize.
  • Bachelor of Computer Science or equivalent work experience (preferred).

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