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Senior Software Engineer, watchOS Widgets & Live Activities - Watch Software

Apple· Watch Software
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Hybrid (Boulder, Colorado, United States), Hybrid (Cupertino, California, United States)$134.7k - $249.5kFull-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

Senior software engineer on the watchOS Widgets & Live Activities team responsible for designing, implementing, and shipping features for Widgets, Live Activities, and Controls on watchOS; crafting Swift/SwiftUI APIs; collaborating cross-functionally to deliver cohesive, cross-platform solutions while optimizing for performance and power on Apple Watch.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and ship new features for Widgets, Live Activities, and Controls on watchOS.
  • Craft clear, well-documented Swift and SwiftUI APIs that empower third-party developers to build great experiences on Apple Watch.
  • Collaborate with engineers, designers, and product partners across Apple to define feature requirements and deliver cohesive, cross-platform solutions.
  • Profile and optimize code for the performance and power constraints unique to Apple Watch.
  • Improve and maintain existing systems, balancing reliability with the pace of new feature development.
  • Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and architectural decisions that shape the direction of watchOS.
  • Advocate for the unique needs and opportunities of the Apple Watch platform in cross-functional forums.

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of software development experience.
  • Solid computer science fundamentals; a specific degree or concentration is not required.
  • Proficiency with Swift and SwiftUI (or the ability to become proficient quickly).
  • Ability to work collaboratively and explain complex ideas clearly.
  • Experience optimizing and profiling applications for performance and power consumption.
  • Systems knowledge, such as experience with inter-process communication and networking.
  • Experience improving and expanding on existing complex projects.
  • Genuine interest in wearable technology and the Apple Watch user experience.
  • Comfort navigating ambiguity and iterating toward solutions in a fast-moving environment.

Skills

Required:SwiftSwiftUISystem performance optimizationCross-functional collaboration
Nice to have:Inter-process communication & networking

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 assistance
  • participation in Apple shareholder programs (restricted stock units, Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
Last updated Oct 9, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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