Join the Swift Compiler Team at Apple as a software engineer, contributing to the evolution of the Swift programming language and developer tools. This role involves designing and implementing new language features, enhancing compile-time performance, and improving diagnostics for better developer experiences. You will work closely with teammates through various channels like pull requests and forums, collaborating with open source contributors, and iterating on feedback from Swift programmers. Ideal candidates have a strong background in computer science, experience with compilers or developer tools, proficiency in statically-typed languages such as C++ or Swift, and excellent technical communication skills. This position offers the chance to influence design decisions across programming patterns, applications of Swift, and community outreach within the broader Swift ecosystem.
Skills
Swift
C++
Python
Git
GitHub
CI/CD
Unix/Linux
Xcode
Clang
LLVM
Docker
Kubernetes
AWS
Google Cloud Platform
JIRA
Confluence
Prometheus
Grafana
What you'll do
Design and implement new features for the Swift programming language.
Improve compile-time performance of the Swift compiler.
Enhance diagnostics and other tools that support Swift developers.
Integrate changes into the Swift development ecosystem effectively.
Communicate and collaborate with the open source Swift community.
What we're looking for
Strong background in computer science fundamentals, preferably from an undergraduate degree.
Experience working on compilers or developer tools through roles or open source contributions.
Proficiency in software design and programming using statically-typed languages like C++ or Swift.
Ability to collaborate effectively with teams through various communication channels.
Clear technical communication skills and openness to feedback and mentorship.
Market check
Salary context
This
$147,400–$272,100
range sits above
91%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$117,000–$198,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$135,000–$182,506
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
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
43 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$147,400–$272,100
across 35 roles with salary data.
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