UI Frameworks Engineer, macOS

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Cupertino, CA
Salary: $150,400–$277,600 / yr
Posted: 104 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · UI Frameworks Engineer, macOS

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The UI Frameworks Engineer, macOS joins the Mac UI Frameworks team to develop the core user interface frameworks for macOS applications. This role involves contributing to SwiftUI, AppKit, and UIKit to build essential components and APIs used by all macOS application developers. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing building blocks for windows, content layout, drawing and graphics support, and user controls like buttons, sliders, and tables. The engineer will also work on document management infrastructure and hardware feature support. Required technical skills include proficiency in Swift and Objective-C, along with experience in UI development for native platforms. The role requires expertise in software system architecture, API design, and low-level graphics APIs such as Core Image, Core Graphics, or Metal to solve complex framework-level development problems.

Skills

Swift Objective-C SwiftUI AppKit UIKit Xcode Core Image Core Graphics Metal macOS iOS watchOS API Design Systems Architecture Performance Analysis Debugging Code Optimization

What you'll do

Contribute to the development and maintenance of SwiftUI, AppKit, and UIKit frameworks.
Build core UI components including windows, layouts, buttons, sliders, and tables.
Develop graphics support and drawing features using low-level APIs like Metal or Core Graphics.
Implement support for new input devices and hardware features.
Design and develop APIs that empower developers to build macOS applications with less code.
Optimize software performance through rigorous analysis, debugging, and code optimization techniques.
Manage document management infrastructure and user event response systems.

What we're looking for

Proficiency with Swift and Objective-C (or the capacity to become proficient quickly).
5+ years of experience with UI development for iOS, macOS, watchOS or other Native Platforms.
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse team and thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments (preferred).
Strong verbal and written communication skills (preferred).
Experience developing performance-critical software with a solid understanding of systems architecture and modern UI frameworks (preferred).
Proficiency in performance analysis, debugging, and code optimization techniques (preferred).
Experience building user interface frameworks, API development, and working with low-level graphics APIs (preferred).

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