Software Engineer, Watch Software, Sensing & Connectivity
19 days ago Cupertino, CA
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Apple is a place where extraordinary people come together to do their life's best work. Our people don't just create products - they craft the kind of wonder that's revolutionized entire industries. It's the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. As an engineer on the watchOS Media team you will be responsible for building the future of the Music, Podcasts, Now Playing, Photos, Camera Remote, and TV Remote apps on watchOS. Our team also creates and maintains the frameworks that power all media apps and experiences on the Apple Watch and supports seamless integration with other devices including iPhones, AirPods, HomePods, and AppleTVs.
Description
Our team is responsible for bringing many different media and remote control experiences to life on watchOS. Your primary responsibility will be to help develop new features within our apps and frameworks, but you'll also be expected to contribute to different levels of the engineering stack throughout the development process. These include many responsibilities relating to the design, development, and testing of this software that will ship to millions of users.
Collaborating closely with the design team to open up the boundaries on human-computer interactions.
Crafting efficient solutions tailored to the constraints of a small, low power device.
Working closely with teams across all of Apple to architect robust and maintainable systems that will stand the test of time.
Coordinating with the quality assurance and automation teams for full test coverage to ensure that we meet the high expectations our users have come to expect.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience optimizing applications and profiling throughout the stack.
Systems knowledge, hands-on experience with inter-process communication.
Experience improving and expanding on existing complex projects and systems
A strong intuition for UI/UX design.
An interest in building consumer facing applications and experiences in the media space.
Experience using AI development tools and an appetite to continue exploring this new frontier.
Passionate Apple Watch user or are open to becoming one.
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
A deep commitment to product quality and a fantastic attention to detail.
A consistent record of completing projects on-time and to specification.
Excellent communication and collaborative skills and enthusiastic about working on a cross functional team.
Upbeat, adaptable, and results oriented with a positive attitude.
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $129,300 and $225,300, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Description
Our team is responsible for bringing many different media and remote control experiences to life on watchOS. Your primary responsibility will be to help develop new features within our apps and frameworks, but you'll also be expected to contribute to different levels of the engineering stack throughout the development process. These include many responsibilities relating to the design, development, and testing of this software that will ship to millions of users.
Collaborating closely with the design team to open up the boundaries on human-computer interactions.
Crafting efficient solutions tailored to the constraints of a small, low power device.
Working closely with teams across all of Apple to architect robust and maintainable systems that will stand the test of time.
Coordinating with the quality assurance and automation teams for full test coverage to ensure that we meet the high expectations our users have come to expect.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience optimizing applications and profiling throughout the stack.
Systems knowledge, hands-on experience with inter-process communication.
Experience improving and expanding on existing complex projects and systems
A strong intuition for UI/UX design.
An interest in building consumer facing applications and experiences in the media space.
Experience using AI development tools and an appetite to continue exploring this new frontier.
Passionate Apple Watch user or are open to becoming one.
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
A deep commitment to product quality and a fantastic attention to detail.
A consistent record of completing projects on-time and to specification.
Excellent communication and collaborative skills and enthusiastic about working on a cross functional team.
Upbeat, adaptable, and results oriented with a positive attitude.
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $129,300 and $225,300, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Additional Information
- Salary: $129,300 – $225,300
- Posted: 19 days ago