WebKit Web Compatibility Engineer

Summary Posted: Aug 15, 2024 Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number: 200563614 Apple is where individual imaginations come together, contributing to the values that lead to extraordinary work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that encourages the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something. The Safari and WebKit team is responsible for Safari, the world’s fastest web browser. WebKit is also the name of the Open Source iOS and macOS framework that powers Mail, iBooks, and many other applications. As a WebKit Web Compatibility Engineer you will be responsible for expanding WebKit’s support for new web standards features, as well as addressing compatibility and performance issues in Safari and WebKit. Description Description You will be responsible for expanding WebKit’s support for important new web technologies, as well as identifying and addressing cases where Safari fails to properly display and execute web content. Specific job duties will include: - Implementing new web engine features. - Reading and understanding web standards specifications. - Creating demos and test cases for new and existing web technologies. - Analyzing web pages to create reduced test cases for compatibility problems. - Narrowing down bugs reported in WebKit applications. - Interacting with developers on the Open Source WebKit project. - Interacting with the web standards community, including other browser vendors. Compatibility with web specifications is an important part of the web platform, where content is meant to work properly across multiple operating systems and browsers. You can help Apple provide the highest quality experience interacting with web content across our entire product line. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Strong skills in a manual memory managed (e.g., pointer-based) language such as C, C++, or Objective-C. Detailed knowledge of web standards such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and the DOM Must be able to understand C++ code by reading it. BS in Computer Science or equivalent Key Qualifications Key Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Engineers often build successful careers on the WebKit team without prior experience working with Apple frameworks and technologies. Some of these skills can give you a helpful head start: Experience with UIKit, AppKit, and CFNetwork. Experience with systems programming and inter-process communication. Education & Experience Education & 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 $55.64 and $83.75/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. More Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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.