Job Details

Foundations Software Engineer

Cupertino, California, United States

Software and Services

Summary

Posted: Apr 02, 2025

Role Number: 200598079

The System Experience Foundations Team develops the core technologies that enable other teams to craft impressive UI and drive interactions with our devices. The features enabled by our technologies make Apple devices a joy to use, setting our software apart from anything else. We are seeking a skilled, energetic, proactive, and motivated engineer to enhance our current technologies and help us innovate and develop new ones. Come work with an exceptionally talented and experienced team and see what it's like to push the limits of innovation with a customer-centric focus!

Description

As an engineer on the Foundations team, you'll be responsible for improving existing technologies, prototyping new ones, troubleshooting bugs, and optimizing performance. You will also collaborate with our client teams to understand their needs and determine the best approach to support them effectively. You should possess a solid understanding of object-oriented software design, strong debugging skills, and a willingness to tackle challenging problems in new areas while learning from exceptional teammates. Since our team collaborates across various Software and Hardware Engineering groups, you should have a strong understanding of systems along with excellent communication and collaboration skills!

Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent object-oriented programming and design skills

• Exceptional problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills

• Analytical and proactive mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of optimization and performance issues across OS software layers

• Understanding of inter-process communication and systems development

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 $121,900 and $214,500, 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. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

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