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Software Engineer, Watch Software

Apple
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Cupertino, CA$150.4k - $277.6kfull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Join the Companion Device Services team at Apple to build infrastructure that unlocks the power of the Apple Watch, collaborating across Watch software teams, networking, design, and QA to define user-facing goals for pairing, setup, and communication technologies.

Responsibilities

  • - Build system frameworks and infrastructure to support the Apple Watch’s relationship to other devices.
  • - Collaborate with Apple Watch software teams and cross-functional partners to develop and improve pairing and communication technologies.
  • - Work with design and QA to help define user-facing goals for these technologies.
  • - Play a core role in innovating and improving setup and pairing to give new Apple Watch users their first experience on the platform.
  • - Improve and expand on existing complex projects and systems; drive large-scale projects across different stack levels.

Qualifications

  • BS CE/CS or equivalent experience
  • Proficient in Objective-C and Swift
  • Experience building high traffic system frameworks and related infrastructure
  • Experience optimizing applications and profiling throughout the stack
  • Systems knowledge, hands-on experience with inter-process communication
  • Upbeat, adaptable, and results oriented with a positive attitude
  • Fantastic attention to detail
  • Experience improving and expanding on existing complex projects and systems
  • Defined and driven large scale projects across different levels of the stack

Skills

Required:Objective-CSwiftSystem frameworksPerformance optimizationInter-process communication

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Discounted products and free services
  • Educational expense reimbursement (tuition)
  • Discretionary bonuses or commission potential
  • Relocation assistance
  • Apple stock participation via Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Discretionary employee stock programs (RSU awards)
Last updated Jul 3, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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Discover the innovative world of Apple and shop everything iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and Apple TV, plus explore accessories, entertainment, and expert device support.

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