Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other's ideas stronger. Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. We're looking for an engineer to help craft the foundation of the Messages application on iOS, macOS, and watchOS. You will be responsible for implementing exciting new features, debugging real customer issues, and improving the performance, stability, and quality of Messages.
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Description
Join Apple's Messages Infrastructure team as an engineer who is responsible for the design and delivery of the core Messages application infrastructure. Our team cares deeply about building unparalleled experiences for our users who depend on Messages to connect with people around the globe. In this role you will work with colleagues on a shared code base, sharing and contributing in a highly collaborative environment. Along with excellent skills in object-oriented software design and programming, you are encouraged to have real-world experience leading significant software projects and doing major application development.
Minimum Qualifications
- Strong object-oriented development and design skills
- Framework, API, or system daemon development experience
- The ability to adapt quickly to new technical environments
- A passion for modular, maintainable, testable code
- Bachelor's degree or in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to develop solutions using relational databases
- Experience maintaining legacy code and backwards compatibility, with a record of replacing legacy code with new things in non-disruptive ways
- Experience optimizing the size and performance of applications and frameworks
- Experience with Obj-C and/or Swift preferred but not required
Pay & Benefits
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 $121,900 and $183,600, 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.
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 .
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