Senior iOS Software Engineer (Creative Apps)

Apple

Cary, NC • 14m ago • On-site

Senior

On-site

175,000 - 308,500 USD/yr

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Quick Facts

  • Role: Senior iOS Software Engineer (Creative Apps)
  • Focus: Media management and collaboration features for creative tools

Description

Join an early-stage engineering team where you’ll set the architecture and technical direction for new creative features. As a senior technical leader, you’ll drive complex work from concept through launch, shaping product decisions and user experience while partnering with design and QA. You’ll also mentor engineers and raise engineering quality across the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and build media management and collaboration features for Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, and iWork
  • Set technical direction for new and innovative features in creative tools
  • Partner with human interface designers and QA across the full development lifecycle
  • Drive features from concept through delivery with end-to-end ownership
  • Mentor engineers and foster a culture of learning, openness, and inclusion
  • Contribute to project planning and influence decisions beyond code, including UI direction

Requirements

  • 7+ years of proven experience shipping high-quality, tested code on iOS and/or macOS
  • Experience as a technical lead with strong communication, collaboration, and project management
  • Strong understanding of architectural patterns commonly used in Apple platform development
  • Solid grasp of computer science fundamentals and object-oriented design
  • Proficiency in Swift and experience with SwiftUI, UIKit, or AppKit
  • Ability to work with ambiguity and take full ownership of product features
  • Track record of mentoring others while staying open to learning and asking for help
  • Commitment to fostering an open and inclusive work environment
  • Demonstrated commitment to accessibility and localization

Benefits

  • Technical leadership on next-generation creative tools in collaboration with world-class teams
  • End-to-end feature ownership and influence on product, UX, and project planning
  • Mentorship opportunities and a strong engineering-quality bar (craftsmanship, performance, reliability, privacy)

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