Senior Software Engineer, macOS System Experience

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: East Northport, NY
Salary: $184,700–$324,800 / yr
Posted: 1 day ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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

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The Senior Software Engineer, macOS System Experience joins the macOS System Experience team to build the future of the world's most advanced desktop operating system. In this role, you will navigate a large codebase to drive features forward and solve complex problems creatively. Your daily work involves building core system components including Dock, Control Center, Notifications, Login, Mission Control, Spaces, and Stage Manager. To succeed, you must demonstrate proficiency in Swift, SwiftUI, and Objective-C while applying strong agentic programming expertise. You will collaborate with designers and multi-functional teams to deliver high-quality system experiences. The position requires a Bachelor of Computer Science or equivalent experience, focusing on technical problem-solving within the specific context of macOS system architecture and user interface functionality.

What does a Software Engineer earn in New York?

Median $216000 from 264 postings across 62 companies.

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Skills

Swift SwiftUI Objective-C macOS Agentic Programming

What you'll do

Build core system experience features including Dock, Control Center, and Notifications.
Develop and maintain macOS system components using Swift, SwiftUI, and Objective-C.
Navigate and contribute to a large-scale macOS codebase.
Drive the development of new features from conception to completion.
Solve complex technical problems creatively within the macOS environment.
Implement features for Mission Control, Spaces, and Stage Manager.

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.
Bachelor or Masters of Computer Science or equivalent work experience (preferred).