Job Details

Senior Performance Tools App Engineer

San Diego, California, United States

Software and Services

Summary

Posted: Aug 22, 2025

Role Number: 200617617-3543

The OS Performance Tools team is seeking a visionary senior engineer to take on a lead/architect role for a critical, Apple-internal macOS performance analysis application. This is a unique opportunity to define the future of a tool that is widely used by engineering teams to ship the delightful experiences our customers love. We are looking for a leader who is passionate about understanding the deepest layers of our operating systems and is driven to build powerful, intuitive tools that solve complex engineering challenges. If you are excited by the prospect of driving the vision and technical direction for a product with a major impact inside Apple, we want to talk to you.

Description

In this role, you will own the technical vision and continued development of a sophisticated performance analysis application for macOS. You will thrive in a highly collaborative environment, working at the center of a dynamic team and engaging with experts across Apple to understand new technologies and translate that knowledge into impactful features.

Your responsibilities will include defining the product roadmap, navigating competing priorities, making critical decisions, and representing plans and status to stakeholders and senior leadership to keep everyone aligned and the project moving forward. A key part of this role is engaging directly with our users to provide support and gather feedback to guide future development. A successful candidate will have a strong understanding of computer systems fundamentals. and a drive to seek out opportunities for growth for the team. This is your chance to shape the future of performance analysis at Apple.

Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills

• Strong OS & systems fundamentals

• Prior macOS or iOS app development experience

• Proficiency in Objective-C and Swift

• Excellent spoken and written communication skills

• Proven experience leading software projects and defining technical direction

• Ability to translate ambiguous requirements into a clear technical roadmap

• • Aptitude to independently learn new technologies, prototype, and propose innovative software solutions
• • Passion for product quality and attention to detail
• • Excellent UI/UX design sensibilities to create clean, innovative, and intuitive user experiences

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 $171,600 and $258,100, 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) .

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

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