UI Frameworks Engineer, macOS

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

Why write a single app when you could help shape a million? The Mac UI Frameworks team is responsible for delivering the user experience on the Mac, across SwiftUI, App Kit, and UIKit. Help build the components and APIs used by all macOS application developers, and empower them to build better apps with less code. We have an impact across the entire breadth of the macOS system, directly impacting the experience of every single user.

Are you passionate about providing users and developers with a first‑class experience? Join us, and help make the Mac better for everyone!

The Mac UI Frameworks team is responsible for the user interface frameworks that form the heart of macOS applications. Engineers on our team are responsible for and contribute to SwiftUI, App Kit, and UIKit. We provide a wide variety of building blocks including: windows and layout of their content; drawing and graphics support; enabling new input devices and other hardware features;

responding to user events; user controls like buttons, sliders, and tables; document management infrastructure; and many others. You’ll also have the opportunity to collaborate with experts throughout Apple including: compiler engineers, performance experts, security engineers, interface designers, and technical writers. Because we have the privilege of collaborating closely with the Swift, Xcode, design, and framework teams up and down the software stack, we believe Apple's UI frameworks can be — by far — the best app development experience in the world.

If you’re interested in helping define this future and pushing the state of the art forward, we’d love to hear from you!

• Proficiency with Swift and Objective‑C (or the capacity to become proficient quickly).
• 5+ years of experience with UI development for iOS, macOS, watchOS or other Native Platforms.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse team and thrive in fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• The desire to learn and grow, keeping pace with cutting edge technologies. Passion for software system architecture, API design, and developer experience.
• Experience developing performance‑critical software, with a solid understanding of systems architecture, modern UI frameworks and their performance characteristics.
• Proficiency in performance analysis, debugging, and code optimization techniques to enhance application and user interface performance.
• Experience building user interface frameworks and API development.
• Adept at working across teams to resolve potentially conflicting requirements.
• Experience working with low‑level graphics API like Core Image, Core Graphics, or Metal.
• Background in framework‑level rather than just application‑level development.

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 $150,400 and $277,600, 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.

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