iOS Software Engineer in Vancouver

At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming phenomenal products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. You bring passion and dedication to your job and there is no telling what you could accomplish.

The Creativity Apps team is looking for an engineer with expertise in Apple platforms to help architect and build media management and collaboration features for creative tools. You'll be working with the world-class teams behind Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and iWork to create next-generation tools for creators.

This is a great opportunity to be one of the early members of a new engineering team! You will be responsible for setting the direction and architecture of new and innovative collaborative features for the creative space. You will work with human interface designers, quality assurance teams, and cross-functional teams to go beyond code and will influence everything from user interface to project planning.

The ideal candidate should have experience in iOS development, cloud technologies, care about long-term sustainable software development, and can drive features from concept all the way to delivery. This position also requires a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Architect and build media management and collaboration features for Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and iWork
• Set the technical direction for new and innovative features in creative tools
• Partner with human interface designers, QA teams, and cross-functional partners throughout the full development lifecycle
• Drive features from concept through delivery, taking end-to-end ownership

Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years proven experience shipping high quality, tested code on iOS and/or macOS
• Strong understanding of architectural patterns commonly used in programming for Apple platforms
• Solid grasp of computer science fundamentals and object-oriented design
• Strong proficiency in Swift and at least one UI framework (SwiftUI, UIKit, AppKit)
• Ability to work with ambiguity and take ownership of product features
• Willingness to ask for help and learn from others
• Committed to encouraging an open and inclusive work environment
• Strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in one of Apple's apps for creative pros & enthusiasts (Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, iMovie, GarageBand)
• Experience with modern concurrency in Swift, including async/await and actors
• Proficiency with Swift Testing and/or XCTest
• Demonstrated commitment to accessibility and localization

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.