UI Software Engineer (Apple TV)

Quick Facts

• Role: UI Software Engineer (Apple TV)

Description

Implement innovative UI features for the Apple TV app across Apple platforms and a broad ecosystem of third-party devices, including smart TVs and streaming sticks. Collaborate with design, product, and platform engineering to ship experiences that are fast, accessible, and visually exceptional on every screen, shaping how users discover and engage with live sports and content.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement high-quality UI components for the Apple TV app across third-party devices and Apple platforms
• Drive end-to-end feature development for TV and sports experiences on third-party streaming platforms, from concept through design iteration, implementation, and ship
• Integrate real-time sports data, live streams, and personalization signals into the UI layer with backend and platform engineering
• Profile and optimize rendering performance to deliver consistently smooth experiences across diverse hardware capabilities
• Champion accessibility best practices for every user and device
• Translate motion design and visual specifications into fluid, pixel-perfect interfaces across device form factors
• Own release quality by diagnosing and resolving complex UI bugs across supported platforms
• Contribute to shared component libraries and design system infrastructure across platforms

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience building production UI for consumer-facing apps on major third-party streaming devices or Apple platforms
• Deep expertise in TypeScript and JavaScript for production UI
• Deep expertise using AI tools to accelerate development, improve code quality, and solve complex engineering problems
• Proficiency in UI development with a working command of the Apple Human Interface Guidelines
• Solid understanding of software architecture and design fundamentals, including object-oriented design principles
• Ability to own complex features end-to-end and deliver polished results on schedule
• Ability to drive technical decisions independently, propose scope trade-offs proactively, and move work forward across design/product/engineering
• Strong background collaborating with design, product management, and QA
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Benefits

• Opportunity to ship UI features at global scale across many platforms and devices