Job Details

User Experience Designer - Developer Publications

Cupertino, California, United States

Software and Services

Summary

Posted: Apr 09, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200598183

Developer Publications helps software developers of all skill levels build amazing products for Apple’s platforms—we’re responsible for improving the lives of millions of software developers around the world. In addition to producing stunning examples of Apple’s newest technologies we help engineers across the company demonstrate their work across the world.
In this role you will design experiences for developers of all ages and skill levels, design apps that demonstrate best practices and delightful experiences for all of Apple’s platforms, and work on open-source tools used by software engineers. You’ll work with a team of experienced designers to build a wide variety of products, including documentation systems, the Human Interface Guidelines, and macOS apps for empowering the next generation of machine learning experiences.

Description

Our Human Interface design team is looking for an experienced contributor with a background in software design and an understanding of technical systems. We are highly collaborative within the design team and with our colleagues across the company. In this role you’ll be responsible for:

• Designing new product experiences and new features in existing technical products.
• Collaborating with software engineers to build and review highly refined user interfaces.
• Collecting and iterating on feedback from stakeholders, including senior leadership across Apple.
• Understanding and advocating for technical users & software developers. Note: this role does not require direct software development experience, but does require an ability to empathize with developers of all skill levels.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in UX design related field or 3 years of equivalent work experience.

• Demonstrated ability to express ideas visually, give and receive feedback, and iterate on designs.

• A design portfolio showcasing a high degree of attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of experience designing software products.

• Experience working on apps that ship to the app store.

• Strong familiarity with Apple’s platforms and the Human Interface Guidelines.

• Experience managing expectations and driving projects with limited oversight while maintaining a clear feedback loop with leadership.

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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