Software Engineer, Marcom Interactive Apps

About the Role

Imagine what you could build here at Apple.

Do you like building software for people who build software? Have you ever used a collaborative editing application and considered what it takes to make that feel instant and seamless?

Our team builds a content authoring platform that creative teams use to collaborate in real-time. We also build the framework that lets other Apple engineers extend our platform, creating new capabilities that their end users rely on.

We're a small team with a broad surface area. A native macOS app, the cloud backend that powers it, and the framework that drives our plugin ecosystem.

Are you drawn to the intersection of native macOS development, real-time backend systems, developer experience, and end-user product? Do you love working in multiple languages?

If so, we'd like to talk.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a native macOS application using Swift and SwiftUI
• Implement and maintain backend services across multiple tech-stacks (Swift / Kotlin / Node / Postgres / Websockets)
• Design and implement performant APIs in the App and on the backend
• Design and implement real-time collaboration features
• Develop and extend the React framework that enables developers to build plugins for our platform
• Collaborate with teams looking to build new plugins

About You

This is a hands-on engineering role. You'll work on a native macOS app, the cloud backend that powers it, and a React framework for building plugins.

The work is full-stack in the truest sense. Native Swift and SwiftUI for the app. Cloud services on the back (Swift / Kotlin / Node). And a plugin framework built in React that let other Apple engineers extend what we build.

Experience with multi-user editing is valuable (real-time collaboration), but curiosity and willingness to learn matter much more.

The stack is broad and you'll get to move across all of it.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering
• Experience with native macOS or iOS development
• Experience with backend development
• Proficiency with at least two: Swift, TypeScript, Java, Kotlin, Ruby

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SwiftUI
• Familiarity with server-side Swift (Vapor framework).
• Familiarity with Java or Kotlin and Spring Boot for backend services.
• Familiarity with WebSocket-based communication.
• Strong experience with React, including hooks, context, and modern React patterns.
• Experience designing APIs that other engineers build on.
• Care for the craft of software development beyond just shipping features.
• Experience with operational transform, CRDTs, or real-time synchronization systems

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 $212,000 and $318,400, 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.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.

Key skills/competency

• macOS Development
• SwiftUI
• Backend Services
• Real-time Collaboration
• API Design
• React Framework
• Full-stack Development
• Cloud Technologies
• TypeScript
• Kotlin/Java