iOS Software Engineer, G&A Solutions Engineering (GSE)
Apple · Austin, Texas, United States
Computers and Electronics Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees
About the role
You will be responsible for the technical design, coding, and debugging of complex iOS and macOS applications for Apple's internal systems. You will also build custom tools to improve productivity and automation for retail and corporate users.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have 6+ years of software development experience with proficiency in Swift and SwiftUI. A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering is required.
Full description
Do you love understanding every detail of how new technologies work? Join the team that serves as Apple’s nerve center, our Information Systems and Technology group. There are countless ways you’ll contribute here, whether you’re coordinating technology needs for product launches, designing music solutions for retail locations, or ensuring the strength of in-store Wi-Fi connections. From Apple Pay to the Apple website to our data centers around the globe, you’ll help design and manage the massive systems that countless employees and customers rely on every day. You’ll also build custom tools for employees, empowering them to solve complex problems on their own. Join our team, and together we’ll explore all the ways to improve how Apple operates, freeing our employees to do what they do best: craft magical experiences for our customers. We are Corporate Systems team within IS&T seeking a UI Engineer to build from the ground up, iOS/MacOS products that impacts thousands of our retail store and corporate users.
G&A Solutions Engineering (GSE) is IS&T's dedicated technology partner for Apple's general and administrative functions — including people, finance, facilities, legal, and security. The team builds and delivers integrated technology solutions that keep these functions running efficiently and securely at global scale. GSE also works closely with business teams to develop custom tools that improve productivity and bring greater automation and consistency to G&A operations across Apple.
Description
As a Swift Software Engineer, you will be responsible for the technical design, coding, and debugging of complex iOS and macOS applications.
Minimum Qualifications
6+ years of software development experience building iOS and/or macOS applications in commercial or enterprise environments
Proficiency in Swift and SwiftUI, with experience writing unit tests (XCTest) and UI automation tests (XCUITest)
Bachelor's in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or equivalent work experience
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in profiling, memory management, layout rendering, and multi-threaded application design; proven track record diagnosing and resolving performance bottlenecks
Deep familiarity with app lifecycle concerns including offline resilience, background tasks, app extensions, and real-time client behaviors (push notifications, Server-Sent Events)
Demonstrated knowledge of secure coding practices, data protection, and platform security frameworks
Experience implementing accessible user experiences that meet WCAG standards including VoiceOver and Dynamic Type integration
