Senior iOS Software Engineer, Creative Apps

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Cupertino, CA
Salary: $184,700–$324,800 / yr
Posted: 68 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Senior iOS Software Engineer, Creative Apps

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The Sr iOS Software Engineer - Creative Apps joins the Creativity Apps team to architect and build media management and collaboration features for creative tools. This role involves setting the technical direction for innovative features within Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and iWork. You will drive features from concept to delivery, partnering with human interface designers and quality assurance teams to influence user interface and project planning. Key responsibilities include mentoring other engineers and ensuring long-term sustainable software development. Required skills include proficiency in Swift, at least one UI framework like SwiftUI, UIKit, or AppKit, and experience with modern concurrency, async/await, and actors. You must demonstrate expertise in architectural patterns, object-oriented design, and cloud technologies to solve complex collaboration problems for creative professionals.

Skills

Swift SwiftUI UIKit AppKit macOS iOS XCTest Swift Testing async / await Actors Object-Oriented Design Cloud Technologies Accessibility Localization

What you'll do

Architect and build media management and collaboration features for Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and iWork.
Set the technical direction for new and innovative features within creative tools.
Drive product features from initial concept through to final delivery.
Mentor other engineers and foster a culture of learning and inclusion.
Contribute to project planning and influence user interface decisions.
Partner with human interface designers and QA teams throughout the full development lifecycle.

What we're looking for

5+ years of proven experience shipping high-quality, tested code on iOS and/or macOS.
Experience as a technical lead demonstrating strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills.
Strong understanding of architectural patterns commonly used in Apple platform development.
Solid grasp of computer science fundamentals and object-oriented design.
Proficiency in Swift and at least one UI framework such as SwiftUI, UIKit, or AppKit.
Demonstrated ability to work with ambiguity and take full ownership of product features.
Track record of mentoring others while remaining open to learning and asking for help.
Experience with modern concurrency in Swift, including async/await and actors (preferred).

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