Apps Accessibility Engineer

Summary Posted: Nov 4, 2023 Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number: 200516383 Are you interested in making the world a better place? Do you want to help influence and create some of Apple’s most important products on a small and highly cross-functional team? Here at Apple we believe that technology is most powerful when it empowers everyone! Apple's Applications team is looking for a talented software engineer to help make Apple’s applications more accessible to users with disabilities. Key Qualifications Key Qualifications Excitement and passion to build software that makes a tangible difference in peoples’ lives Strong personal responsibility and drive for continual self-improvement Excellent communication and collaborative skill Ability to achieve great results with only high-level direction Proficiency in Objective-C, C++, C and/or Swift Proficiency with algorithms, data structures, and performance optimization Experience building accessible applications is a plus but not required Experience with Apple’s accessibility frameworks is a plus but not required Description Description This is a highly cross-functional position that requires attention to detail and effective communication. You’ll get to work on several of Apple’s first and second party applications and be exposed to a wide variety of programming styles. On a typical day, you’ll be writing code that improves the accessibility of one of Apple’s applications. You’ll frequently need to work with other people throughout the company so clear, effective communication and the ability to stay organized is key to your success. Our priorities can—and do—change, which means you’ll need to be flexible and work well in a changing environment. All of your hard work will help to ensure that the applications used by millions of people every day enrich the lives of every single user, no matter their need. Education & Experience Education & Experience Bachelor of Computer Science or equivalent work experience. Additional Requirements Additional Requirements Apple’s most important resource, our soul, is our people. Apple benefits help further the well-being of our employees and their families in meaningful ways. No matter where you work at Apple, you can take advantage of our health and wellness resources and time-away programs. We’re proud to provide stock grants to employees at all levels of the company, and we also give employees the option to buy Apple stock at a discount — both offer everyone at Apple the chance to share in the company’s success. You’ll discover many more benefits of working at Apple, such as programs that match your charitable contributions, reimburse you for continuing your education and give you special employee pricing on Apple products. Apple benefits programs vary by country and are subject to eligibility requirements. 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. Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Apple is a drug-free workplace. 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 $116,100 and $208,300 annualized, 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.