Software Development Engineer - iOS for Keyboard

Apple Inc

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On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
Salary
$147,400–$272,100 / yr
Posted
29 days ago
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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 · Software Development Engineer - iOS for Keyboard

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Join the Keyboard Infrastructure team as a Software Development Engineer to build and maintain foundational systems that power keyboard behavior across iOS and iPadOS. You will own keyboard focus, lifecycle management, and APIs for app interaction with keyboard layout, impacting every text input experience on iPhone and iPad. Responsibilities include designing robust keyboard focus systems, managing complex lifecycle transitions, and collaborating with UIKit and SwiftUI teams to ensure consistent behavior. Essential skills are Swift or Objective-C expertise, a strong foundation in systems programming, state management, and framework design, along with deep knowledge of UIKit internals and accessibility requirements. This role demands attention to edge cases and the ability to debug intricate issues across multitasking environments.

Skills

Swift Objective-C UIKit UIResponder UIWindow UIScene UIView UITextInput UIKeyInput Accessibility CI/CD Multitasking Stage Manager Split View External Keyboards Hardware Software Transitions Documentation

What you'll do

  • Design and develop the keyboard focus system to ensure correct behavior across complex app hierarchies.
  • Own keyboard lifecycle management, including presentation, dismissal, transitions, and state restoration.
  • Build APIs for keyboard layout that apps use for positioning, insets, and animation coordination.
  • Ensure keyboard infrastructure works reliably in multitasking environments and with diverse app architectures.
  • Debug and resolve complex issues related to focus engines, responder chains, and windowing systems.

What we're looking for

  • 2+ years of iOS/macOS development experience using Swift/Objective-C
  • Strong foundation in systems programming, state management, and framework design
  • Experience designing or maintaining public APIs
  • Deep knowledge of UIKit internals including responder chain and windowing systems
  • Familiarity with keyboard avoidance, input accessory views, and text input architecture
  • Track record of diagnosing and fixing complex lifecycle and state-management issues

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