About the position
Imagine what you can do here. Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their lives best work. Together we create products and experiences people once couldn't have imagined, and now, can't imagine living without. It's the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. APPLE INC has the following available in Cupertino, California and various unanticipated locations throughout the USA. Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Work 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. Work multi-functionally with many application developers inside Apple to define the next set of UIKit features and corresponding APIs. Deliver elegant and extensible solutions in an energized and collaborative environment. Improve and extend frameworks and products by using Xcode, UIKit, Swift and Objective-C technologies. Triage technical issues by identifying bug/issue sources and implementing fixes with UIKit; implementing new tests and performing test routines to verify fixes are correct and no regressions are caused across platforms; managing and prioritizing tasks in the bug queue; and reporting progress to management. Develop new software features by brainstorming ideas with team to implement; collaborating with other teams to create a roadmap for new features and to split tasks; implementing features in software engineering; reporting status on progress to management; and fixing bugs and regressions caused by new features. Serving as subject matter expert and mentoring other engineers including onboarding new team members; creating demos/presentations for other team members to demonstrate new technology created; and helping others debugging issues. Write feedback comments in software engineering. Collaborate closely with new documentation team to create new documentation for new technology that the employee developed. Write comments in the bug tracking system to track previously fixed issues and any associated information. Participate in Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) by preparing slides, implementing demo applications to showcase the material; and presenting on stage to other developers.
Responsibilities
- Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs.
- Analyze user needs and develop software solutions.
- Work closely with the HI design team on new UI concepts.
- Add features to existing components for iPad and iPhone hardware.
- Work multi-functionally with application developers to define UIKit features and APIs.
- Deliver elegant and extensible solutions.
- Improve and extend frameworks and products using Xcode, UIKit, Swift, and Objective-C.
- Triage technical issues and implement fixes.
- Manage and prioritize tasks in the bug queue.
- Develop new software features by brainstorming and collaborating with teams.
- Mentor other engineers and onboard new team members.
- Create demos and presentations for new technology.
- Collaborate with the documentation team to create new documentation.
- Participate in Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) by preparing slides and demo applications.
Requirements
- Experience in software development using Xcode, UIKit, Swift, and Objective-C.
- Strong analytical skills to analyze user needs and develop software solutions.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-functional team environment.
- Experience in triaging technical issues and implementing fixes.
- Strong communication skills for mentoring and creating documentation.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
- Retirement benefits.
- Discounted products and free services.
- Reimbursement for certain educational expenses, including tuition.
- Opportunity to participate in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs.
- Eligibility for discretionary restricted stock unit awards.
- Ability to purchase Apple stock at a discount.
