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Software Engineer, Watch Software

Apple
Boulder, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 5/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/11/2026
Imagine what you could do here at Apple. Innovation runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it.

The people here at Apple don’t just build products - they craft the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it.

Join the team that is revolutionizing the watch! As a software engineer on the Apple Watch team, you will be responsible for building extraordinary applications and frameworks. You’ll work closely with the UI design and QA teams to develop interactions of superior quality that will ship to millions of users.

Description

As a member of the team you will have many responsibilities relating to the design, development, and testing of the device software. These include:

  • We collaborate closely with the design team to open up the boundaries on human-computer interactions.

  • We craft solutions tailored to the constraints of the software and the hardware of a small, low power device.

  • We work closely with the iOS Apps, iOS Frameworks and Hardware teams to craft robust and maintainable systems that will stand the test of time.

  • We coordinate with the quality assurance teams to ensure full test coverage as well as to initiate focused testing on critical components.

Preferred Qualifications

You are upbeat, adaptable, and results oriented with a positive attitude

Fantastic attention to detail

Excellent communication

Minimum Qualifications

BS CE/CS or equivalent experience required

Proficient in Objective-C and Swift

Experience building high traffic system frameworks and related infrastructure

You have experience optimizing applications and profiling throughout the stack

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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 $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

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Salary : $147,400 - $272,100

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