
Sr iOS Software Engineer - Creative Apps
Required skills
- iOS
- macOS
- Swift
- SwiftUI
- UIKit
- AppKit
- Cloud Technologies
- Code Delivery
- Technical Lead
- Project Management
Nice to have
- Final Cut Pro
- Logic Pro
- iMovie
- GarageBand
- Human Interface Designers
- Quality Assurance
Role summary
Apple's Creativity Apps team is seeking a Senior iOS Software Engineer to architect and build next-generation collaborative features for creative tools like Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro. This role requires 5+ years of experience shipping high-quality iOS/macOS code, proficiency in Swift and UI frameworks (SwiftUI, UIKit, AppKit), and a strong understanding of architectural patterns. The ideal candidate will have experience with cloud technologies, technical leadership, and a commitment to sustainable software development. Preferred qualifications include experience with modern concurrency, unit testing, accessibility, and localization.
Description
This is a great opportunity to be one of the early members of a new engineering team! You will be responsible for setting the direction and architecture of new and innovative collaborative features for the creative space. You will work with human interface designers, quality assurance teams, and the cross functional teams to go beyond code and will influence everything from user interface to project planning. The ideal candidate should have experience in iOS development, cloud technologies, care about long term sustainable software development, and can drive features from concept all the way to delivery. This position also requires a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with all levels of the organization.
Minimum Qualifications
5+ years of proven experience shipping high-quality, tested code on iOS and/or macOS Experience as a technical lead demonstrating strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills Strong understanding of architectural patterns commonly used in Apple platform development Solid grasp of computer science fundamentals and object-oriented design Proficiency in Swift and at least one UI framework (SwiftUI, UIKit, or AppKit) Demonstrated ability to work with ambiguity and take full ownership of product features Track record of mentoring others while remaining open to learning and asking for help Commitment to fostering an open and inclusive work environment
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated interest in one of Apple's apps for creative pros & enthusiasts (Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, iMovie, GarageBand) Experience with modern concurrency in Swift, including async / await and actors Proficiency with Swift Testing and / or XCTest Demonstrated commitment to accessibility and localization
Sample Apple interview questions
- 1
Design a typeahead box for a search engine
system designmedium - 2
Design a rate limiter
system designmedium - 3
Architect a key-value store for distributed systems.
system designmedium - 4
Design a system to schedule jobs in a distributed environment
system designmedium - 5
What is an API and how does it work?
technicalmedium
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