Job Details

Software Engineer, watchOS System Experience

Cupertino, California, United States

Software and Services

Summary

Posted: Apr 10, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200591641

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish!

The watchOS System Experience group is seeking a new colleague join us in shaping the future of Apple Watch. As a software engineer on the team, you will be responsible for developing new user and developer-facing features such as Widgets and Live Activities. You’ll collaborate with passionate and creative colleagues to meet ambitious goals in an environment that requires constant curiosity and growth. Are you ready to be in the middle of the action?

Description

As a software engineer on the watchOS System Experience team, you will implement new features and craft elegant APIs that delight developers and users alike. You’ll be working with engineers across Apple to unlock creative possibilities while preserving a consistent and reliable system experience across all of Apple’s platforms. You’ll join us in energetic discussions of each other’s work and ideas and be an advocate and resource for the unique needs of Apple Watch and watchOS.

Curious and enterprising individuals who take an expansive view of their role will thrive in this multi-disciplinary environment, where you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with experts across Apple. Come join us!

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years Industry experience

• Solid computer science fundamentals; a specific degree or concentration is not required

• Proficiency with Swift and SwiftUI (or the capacity to become proficient quickly)

• Ability to work collaboratively and explain complex ideas clearly

• Upbeat, adaptable, and results-oriented attitude

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience optimizing and profiling applications

• Systems knowledge, such as experience with inter-process communication

• Experience improving and expanding on existing complex projects

• A strong intuition for UI/UX design

• Passionate Apple Watch wearer or are open to becoming one!

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 $143,100 and $264,200, 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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