Software Engineer, Watch Software

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
Salary
$150,400–$277,600 / yr
Posted
15 days ago
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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $178k
This role $214k
$126k most similar roles pay here $294k

This role pays more than 76% of similar roles. Most pay $142,400–$214,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $214k versus about $178k for comparable roles.

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About Apple Inc

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

Apple Inc currently has 3513 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $165,800–$277,600 across 2730 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Software Engineer, Watch Software

Software Engineer, Watch Software will join the Apple Watch team to build extraordinary applications and frameworks while collaborating with UI design and QA teams to develop high-quality interactions. The role involves designing, developing, and testing device software specifically tailored to the constraints of a small, low power device. Key responsibilities include building robust and maintainable systems in coordination with iOS Apps, iOS Frameworks, and Hardware teams, as well as ensuring full test coverage for critical components. Candidates must be proficient in Objective-C and Swift, with experience building high traffic system frameworks and related infrastructure. The position requires expertise in optimizing applications, profiling throughout the stack, and possessing systems knowledge with hands-on experience in inter-process communication to solve complex software challenges within the specific constraints of wearable hardware technology.

What does a Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $214000 from 830 postings across 69 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Develop and maintain high-quality applications and frameworks for the Apple Watch.
  • Design software solutions tailored to the constraints of small, low-power hardware devices.
  • Build robust and maintainable systems in coordination with iOS Apps, Frameworks, and Hardware teams.
  • Create high-traffic system frameworks and supporting infrastructure.
  • Optimize applications and perform profiling across the entire technology stack.
  • Implement inter-process communication for device software.
  • Coordinate with quality assurance teams to ensure full test coverage on critical components.

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.
  • Upbeat, adaptable, and results oriented with a positive attitude (preferred).
  • Fantastic attention to detail (preferred).
  • Excellent communication (preferred).

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