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Apple Swift Platform Experience - UIKit Framework Engineer in Cupertino, California
Swift Platform Experience - UIKit Framework Engineer
Cupertino,California,United States
Software and Services
Do you want to help define the future of iOS development? Join the UIKit team and help work on new APIs and UIKit components used in millions of iOS Applications. The UIKit team is looking for a creative, detailed oriented software engineer to help push our user experiences forward. Come work with an energetic, hardworking team of engineers, multi-functional teams, and world-class designers to deliver the best user interfaces on the planet.
Description
The UIKit framework provides a wide range of functionality and is used in every single iPhone and iPad application. It encompasses touch and event handling, animations, views, windows, controls, and higher level components such as UITableView and UICollectionView. Your responsibilities will include working closely with the HI design team on new UI concepts and adding features to existing components that complement the future iterations of iPad and iPhone hardware. In addition, you will work cross-functionally with many application developers inside Apple to define the next set of UIKit features and corresponding APIs. The UIKit team is a group of very talented engineers with a love for reusable design and architecture. The team is passionate about delivering elegant and extensible solutions in an energized and collaborative environment. We are looking for individuals who share those same values to help us improve and extend our frameworks and products.
Minimum Qualifications
Key Qualifications
5+ years of experience in software development
Proficient in Objective-C, Swift, UIKit and CoreAnimation fundamentals
Passion for clean and well-layered architecture
Strong engineering and debugging skills and an excellent grasp of OS fundamentals, ability to craft elegant and concise APIs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are needed to facilitate close interaction with development teams, management, project management, and other organizations within Apple
Preferred Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelor of Computer Science or equivalent
Additional Requirements
- Understanding of optimization and performance issues across OS software layers
- Some experience with SwiftUI
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $170,700 and $300,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.Learn more (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html) about Apple Benefits.Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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