Apps Accessibility Software Engineer

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

Are you interested in making the world a better place? Do you want to help influence and create some of Apple’s most important products on a small and highly cross-functional team? Here at Apple we believe that technology is most powerful when it empowers everyone! Apple's Applications team is looking for a talented software engineer to help make Apple’s applications more accessible to users with disabilities.

This is a highly cross-functional position that requires attention to detail and effective communication. You’ll get to work on several of Apple’s first and second party applications and be exposed to a wide variety of programming styles. On a typical day, you’ll be writing code that improves the accessibility of one of Apple’s applications. You’ll frequently need to work with other people throughout the company so clear, effective communication and the ability to stay organized is key to your success.

Our priorities can—and do—change, which means you’ll need to be flexible and work well in a changing environment. All of your hard work will help to ensure that the applications used by millions of people every day enrich the lives of every single user, no matter their need.

• 1+ year of Objective-C, C++, C and/or Swift
• 1+ year Proficiency with algorithms, data structures, and performance optimization
• Proficiency in debugging skills using Xcode and lldb
• Excitement and passion to build software that makes a tangible difference in peoples’ lives
• Strong personal responsibility and drive for continual self-improvement
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills
• Ability to achieve great results with only high-level direction
• Bachelor of Computer Science or related degree

• Understanding of user-centered accessibility design principles
• Demonstrated experience implementing accessible solutions
• Experience with Apple’s accessibility frameworks

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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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 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.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.