Summary
Posted: Jun 5, 2023
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number: 200483274
The OS Performance team is looking for a software developer with a keen understanding of optimization techniques and performant application design to support our efforts in performance outreach and developer engagement. Our work enables iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS to perform well and gives 3rd party developers the tools and data they need to easily write great performing apps. A successful candidate will have experience with application development on Apple platforms, and an interest in optimizing and making the app experience more fluid and performant. The ideal candidate would also not only understand the fundamentals of designing and implementing a performant application for iOS, macOS, tvOS, or watchOS, but also the impact of big data on decision making in software development.
Key Qualifications

• Expertise in application development in either Swift or Objective-C
• You understand how data influences decision making in software development
• Aptitude to independently learn new technologies, prototype and propose software design and solutions
• Passion for product quality and attention to detail
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking
• Prior development in iOS or macOS
• Excellent spoken and written communication
• Bilingual proficiency in Mandarin and English languages

Description
Work on performance problems that impact applications running on iOS, watchOS, macOS, and tvOS. Leverage knowledge of Apple's Operating Systems to provide meaningful insights to developers to tackle challenging multi-functional performance problems. You will be solving problems in the areas of usability/UX, cross-platform compatibility, and techniques for debugging performance issues across the OS. Our team owns a wide variety of software across the entire Apple platform from on-device performance analysis to server-infrastructure for data processing. An ideal candidate will be able to effectively analyze, summarize, and communicate performance improvements to a wide developer audience.
Education & Experience
CS degree or equivalent experience
Additional Requirements
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 $131,500.00 and $243,300.00, 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 take affirmative action to ensure 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.