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Sr iOS Software Engineer - Creative Apps

Apple· Software and Services
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Cupertino, California, Cary, North Carolina, San Diego, California, Seattle, Washington, Vancouver, Washington$184.7k - $324.8kfull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Senior engineer to architect and build media management and collaboration features for creative tools (Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and iWork) at Apple. Lead technical direction, collaborate with design and QA, mentor engineers, and own features from concept to delivery in a new Creative Apps team.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and build media management and collaboration features for Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and iWork
  • Set the technical direction for new and innovative features in creative tools
  • Partner with human interface designers, QA teams, and cross-functional partners throughout the full development lifecycle
  • Drive features from concept through delivery, taking end-to-end ownership
  • Mentor other engineers and foster a culture of learning, openness, and inclusion
  • Contribute to project planning and influence decisions beyond code, including user interface direction

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

Skills

Required:SwiftSwiftUIUIKitCollaborative features
Nice to have:AppKit

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • discounted products and free services
  • reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition
  • potential discretionary bonuses or commission payments
  • relocation may be available
Last updated Aug 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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