Systems Experience Engineer

Summary Posted: Dec 19, 2023 Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number: 200526218 We’re a diverse collection of thinkers and doers, continually reimagining what’s possible to help us all do what we love in new ways. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with the Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, as well as with services, including iTunes, the App Store, Apple Music, and Apple Pay. And the same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices — strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it. The Technology Development Group is seeking an engineer to implement various aspects of the system experience, with a focus on user interaction. This engineer will be responsible for software that guides users through various aspects of configuring systems for their needs. Being successful in this area will result in a delightful experience for all users of our products. Key Qualifications Key Qualifications Experience developing software frameworks and APIs Understanding of inter-process communication and systems development Some experience developing user interfaces Knowledgable about system level programming concepts Strong command of object-oriented programming (C / C++ / Obj-C / Swift preferred) Excellent communication and presentation skills Experience writing unit tests to ensure a high quality end product Ability to take high level requirements and turn them into deliverable code Description Description We are a team of architects and specialists who are looking for an individual to help build frameworks and system interface elements. The ideal candidate will have strong programming skills in addition to an interest in creating foundational frameworks and APIs. You should be comfortable participating in architecture discussions, taking ownership of specific problem areas, articulating design choices, and delivering highly optimized code in performance-critical environments. In this role you will work closely with other engineers who are developing system frameworks and interfaces. Your software will integrate with a much larger code base, which will provide a cohesive experience for all users of our products. You will also interact with quality assurance engineers to ensure the right test plans and user scenarios are implemented. You will be responsible for development, testing, performance optimization, and overall quality of the software you develop. Education & Experience Education & Experience BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree, or equivalent years of experience. Additional Requirements Additional Requirements Pay & Benefits 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 $55.81 and $84.08/hr, 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.