System Experience - Notifications and Focus Engineer

Are you passionate about building software that is used by millions of people every day? Have you ever wondered what backs the notification system employed by iOS, watchOS, visionOS, and macOS? How services like Focus interact with the rest of the system to allow for personalization and intentional use? How all of the beautiful, fluid animations in iOS are achieved? How to make services and technologies that fundamentally make iOS, well… iOS? As an engineer on the Notifications and Focus team, your responsibilities will range from defining, designing, and implementing new features and interfaces, to fixing bugs, iterating on features, and focusing on performance. You should have a strong understanding of object-oriented software design, good debugging skills, and an eagerness to tackle tough problems and learn from amazing teammates.

Bachelor of Computer Science or equivalent work experience
Strong sense of ownership and accountability
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and defining the right solution, not just implementing one
Knowledge of Apple’s development APIs and experience developing apps with UIKit or SwiftUI
Exceptional problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills

Architectural experience
Familiar with the challenges of working in large codebases
Versed in modern software development methodologies
Excellent object-oriented programming and design skills
Excellent understanding of optimization and performance issues across OS software layers

The iPhone revolutionized how people live, communicate, and connect. The iPad changed how people define a computer. Come help build the iconic user experiences and delightful interfaces that millions of customers use and love every day. The Notifications and Focus team is looking for a creative, customer-focused engineer to help push the iOS and iPadOS user experience forward. Come work with an energetic, hardworking team of engineers, multi-functional teams, and world-class designers to deliver the best mobile experience on the planet!

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 $181,100 and $318,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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