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Software Engineer, Watch Software, Sensing & Connectivity

Apple· Software and Services
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Cupertino, CA$129.3k - $225.3kFull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Engineer on the watchOS Media team responsible for building features and frameworks for Music, Podcasts, Now Playing, Photos, Camera Remote, and TV Remote apps on watchOS, with collaboration across design, QA, and other Apple teams to deliver robust media experiences on Apple Watch and seamless integration with iPhone, AirPods, HomePods, and Apple TV.

Responsibilities

  • Develop new features within our apps and frameworks across the watchOS media stack.
  • Contribute to design, development, and testing of software that ships to millions of users.
  • Collaborate with design to explore human-computer interaction boundaries.
  • Craft efficient solutions for a small, low-power device.
  • Architect robust and maintainable systems in collaboration with teams across Apple.
  • Coordinate with QA and automation teams to ensure full test coverage and high user expectations.

Qualifications

  • A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
  • Deep commitment to product quality and attention to detail
  • Consistent record of completing projects on-time and to specification
  • Excellent communication and collaborative skills; experience on cross-functional teams
  • Upbeat, adaptable, and results-oriented with a positive attitude

Skills

Required:Inter-process communicationUI/UX design intuitionOptimization and profilingConsumer media product interest
Nice to have:AI development tools

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Discounted products and free services
  • Educational expense reimbursement (tuition)
  • Discretionary bonuses or commission payments (possible)
  • Relocation assistance (possible)
  • Apple employee stock options via discretionary programs
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Last updated Oct 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Apple

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.

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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