Software Engineer, Watch Software

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Cupertino, CA
Salary: $150,400–$277,600 / yr
Posted: 19 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $214k

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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, Watch Software

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As a Software Engineer, Watch Software, you will join the Companion Device Services team to build infrastructure that supports the unique relationship between the Apple Watch and other devices. You will be foundational to the platform by building system frameworks and collaborating with networking teams and cross-functional partners to develop and improve pairing and communication technologies. Your daily work involves innovating on setup processes to enhance the initial user experience on the platform. To succeed in this role, you must be proficient in Objective-C and Swift while possessing expertise in building high traffic system frameworks, optimizing applications across the stack, and managing inter-process communication. You will solve complex technical problems regarding device connectivity and infrastructure, ensuring seamless integration and reliable communication protocols for the watch ecosystem through detailed engineering and proactive problem solving.

What does a Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $214000 from 958 postings across 73 companies.

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Skills

Swift Objective-C System Frameworks Inter-process Communication Profiling Networking Infrastructure

What you'll do

Build system frameworks to support the unique relationship between the Apple Watch and other devices.
Develop and improve pairing and communication technologies in coordination with networking teams.
Innovate and improve the setup and pairing experience for new Apple Watch users.
Develop high-traffic system frameworks and related infrastructure for the watch platform.
Optimize applications and perform profiling across the entire technology stack.
Implement inter-process communication solutions to enhance device connectivity.
Drive large-scale projects across different levels of the software stack.

What we're looking for

BS CE/CS or equivalent experience required.
Proficiency in Objective-C and Swift.
Experience building high traffic system frameworks and related infrastructure.
Experience optimizing applications and profiling throughout the stack.
Systems knowledge and hands-on experience with inter-process communication.
Experience improving and expanding on existing complex projects and systems (preferred).
Experience defining and driving large scale projects across different levels of the stack (preferred).