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Sr iOS Software Engineer - Creative Apps

Apple· Software and Services
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Hybrid (Seattle, WA)$175k - $308.5kFull-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, iWork); contribute to technical direction, collaborate across design, QA, and cross-functional partners, and mentor engineers.

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
  • 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

Skills

Required:SwiftUI frameworksArchitectural patterns
Nice to have:Concurrency in SwiftTesting (XCTest)MentoringAccessibility & Localization

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • discounted products and free services
  • reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition
  • potential for discretionary bonuses or commission payments
  • relocation assistance
  • participation in discretionary employee stock programs
  • Apple Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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