Senior Software Engineer, watchOS Widgets & Live Activities - Watch Software

Apple Inc

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Location
Boulder, CO
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$134,700–$249,500 / yr
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1 day ago
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TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer, watchOS Widgets & Live Activities - Watch Software

Senior Software Engineer, watchOS Widgets & Live Activities - Watch Software joins the watchOS System Spaces group to develop user and developer-facing features for Widgets, Live Activities, and Controls. This senior role involves designing, implementing, and shipping new features while crafting well-documented Swift and SwiftUI APIs to empower third-party developers. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional partners to define requirements, profile and optimize code for performance and power constraints, and maintain existing systems. Key technical requirements include proficiency in Swift and SwiftUI, solid computer science fundamentals, and systems knowledge such as inter-process communication and networking. The work focuses on providing a consistent and reliable system experience across Apple platforms while addressing the unique needs and opportunities of the Apple Watch wearable technology platform.

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What you'll do

  • Design, implement, and ship new features for Widgets, Live Activities, and Controls on watchOS.
  • Craft well-documented Swift and SwiftUI APIs for third-party developers.
  • Profile and optimize code for the specific performance and power constraints of Apple Watch.
  • Maintain and improve existing systems while balancing reliability with new feature development.
  • Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and architectural decisions for watchOS.
  • Advocate for the unique needs and opportunities of the Apple Watch platform in cross-functional forums.

What we're looking for

  • 6+ years of software development experience.
  • Solid computer science fundamentals.
  • Proficiency with Swift and SwiftUI (or the ability to become proficient quickly).
  • Ability to work collaboratively and explain complex ideas clearly.
  • Experience optimizing and profiling applications for performance and power consumption (preferred).
  • Systems knowledge, such as experience with inter-process communication and networking (preferred).
  • Experience improving and expanding on existing complex projects (preferred).
  • Genuine interest in wearable technology and the Apple Watch user experience (preferred).

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