Sr Software Engineer - Apple TV App
Seattle, Washington, United States
Software and Services
What happens when the world’s most innovative engineers collaborate with the world’s most creative storytellers? TV gets reinvented. The Apple TV app team builds and manages the Apple TV app on iOS, macOS, Windows, tvOS and the new visionOS platforms, which redefine and refine the way people watch their favorite shows, movies, and so much more — including everything they love from the major subscription services. Today, the team also manages one of the most exciting new realms at Apple: we bring viewers the critically acclaimed and award-winning Apple Originals in Apple TV+. The Apple TV App makes it possible for people around the world to easily access content from multiple video providers on their devices while helping those video providers promote and monetize their work. We offer an environment where you are an integral part of an innovative, impactful team making a difference. Be ready to make something great when you come here. Dynamic, inspiring people and innovative industry-defining technologies are the norm at Apple. The people who work here have reinvented and defined entire industries with our products and services. The same passion for innovation also applies to our business practices - strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it. Join the team to build what’s next!
Key Qualifications
- You’ve built projects using XAML or other UI frameworks, such as React or Swift
- Experience with Windows app SDK, C++/WinRT, and MVVM
- We appreciate any experience with popular JavaScript tools, frameworks and design principals, and a curiosity to stay up to date with the changing JavaScript ecosystem landscape.
- You’ve deep understanding of object oriented design, memory management, and performance optimization.
- You’ve had to deal with debugging performance problems, and you’re comfortable rooting out performance bottle-necks.
- You have experience writing multi-threaded, asynchronous code. If you haven’t used GCD, you can learn it here. If you have, we’d like to hear from you.
- You enjoy paying attention to details almost as much as the big technical wins. You've proven record of completing projects on-time and to specification.
- You’re used to communicating with a diverse team, with both experts and novices, in technical and non-technical roles.
Description
The group is responsible for delivering innovative features and manage the app on iOS, tvOS, macOS, Windows, and visionOS platforms. Apple TV app also integrates with platform features to enrich the experience outside the app, for example TV app Widget on iOS and iPad, Siri (queries like New Movies, Filter by Actor etc.), iOS Spotlight, tvOS Top Shelf, and many more.
The Apple TV App team is seeking an energetic and self-driven software engineer who will play a central role in the development of future iterations of app and system integrations. You will work with talented engineers in a dynamic, technically demanding environment. As a member of our fast-paced group, you will have the outstanding and rewarding opportunity to be part of a strategic project that shapes existing and upcoming products that will delight and inspire millions of Apple’s customers every day. Ideal candidates are well-versed in development best practices, comfortable working in large code bases, can build tools and frameworks, and can balance multiple projects and deliverables. We value strong technical skills and the ability to successfully multi-task. Be a part of an impactful, innovative team making a difference.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/EE or a related technical field, or equivalent industry experience.