Xcode Source Editor Engineer

As an engineer on the Xcode Source Editor team, you'll build, design, and refine source-code related features in Xcode. You will improve core pieces of functionality, improve stability and performance, and assist feature growth.

An important part of your job will be to seek continuous refinement and improvement of existing solutions, there are always opportunities to apply polish and tighten robustness. You will work cross-functionally within Apple to shape and drive architecture.

At Apple, you'll work with the engineers who create our frameworks, languages, compilers, and operating systems, bringing an incredible amount of knowledge, transparency, and context to the features you'll build. In developer tools, you'll have the unique opportunity to directly improve your development environment by building features for the tools you'll use every day.

3 years experience developing desktop or mobile applications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in computer science or a related field
A track record of building thoughtful, polished user experiences
A demonstrated ability to think critically and creatively
Instincts for clear problem solving and an ability to discern when a simpler or different approach is needed

Familiarity with Swift and Apple’s platforms and SDKs
Strong depth of understanding in one or more of: User Experience design and engineering, Performance optimization, API and standards design, compilers and lower-level runtime features, developer tools engineering

We're looking for an engineer to help build the Xcode IDE, a cornerstone of the Apple Developer Ecosystem. Millions of application developers use Xcode to deliver on their ambitions, and countless organizations use Xcode to transform ideas into launched applications.

Our team delivers Xcode's Source Editor, a central part of every developer's experience. We're looking for engineers with a passion for building the tools that other developers use every day to ship their own Apps and other software.

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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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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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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Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.