Software Engineer, Developer Relations

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Salary: $184,700–$277,600 / yr
Posted: 48 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
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 · Software Engineer, Developer Relations

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The Software Engineer, Developer Relations joins the Developer Relations team to serve as a primary technical liaison for the global developer community. This role involves guiding third-party engineers in building, debugging, and optimizing applications across iOS, macOS, visionOS, watchOS, and tvOS. Key responsibilities include authoring technical documentation and sample code, building apps and extensions, evangelizing APIs, and conducting code reviews to identify developer pain points. The position requires extensive experience using Xcode, Swift, and Objective-C, alongside proficiency in SwiftUI, UIKit, and Swift concurrency. Candidates should possess debugging skills using LLDB, symbolization, and Xcode Instruments. Technical expertise in Core Bluetooth, Core Location, Core Motion, and Passkeys is preferred to help developers solve complex engineering challenges and maintain high-quality app experiences across all Apple platforms.

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Skills

Swift Objective-C Xcode SwiftUI UIKit iOS macOS visionOS watchOS tvOS LLDB Xcode Instruments Core Bluetooth Core NFC Core Location Core Motion Apple Push Notification service Passkeys App Attest Live Activities Crash Log Analysis Sysdiagnose

What you'll do

Author and maintain technical documentation, sample code, and Swift/Objective-C reference materials.
Build tools, apps, and app extensions for Apple platforms using Swift and Objective-C.
Produce WWDC sample projects and developer articles to evangelize APIs and new frameworks.
Resolve developer issues using debugging tools like LLDB, symbolization, and crash log analysis.
Write technical articles and migration guides to help developers transition to new APIs.
Conduct code and API reviews to identify developer pain points and provide feedback for engineering roadmaps.
Provide code-level guidance at live events, workshops, and on developer forums.

What we're looking for

6+ years experience developing apps for Apple platforms in Swift or Objective-C.
Proven experience developing native apps using Xcode, Swift, and Objective-C.
Experience utilizing SwiftUI and UIKit to build app experiences for iOS, watchOS, iPadOS, visionOS, tvOS, or macOS.
Experience utilizing Swift concurrency, memory management, and state management for SwiftUI and UIKit interoperability.
Strong familiarity with Apple developer workflows including application development, testing, and distribution.
Experience building and shipping apps on all of Apple’s platforms.
Excellent debugging skills using Sysdiagnose, backtrace, LLDB, and Xcode Instruments (preferred).
In-depth experience with technologies such as Core Bluetooth, Core Location, or Passkeys (preferred).

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