Software Engineer, Watch Software

As part of the Companion Device Services team, you will be foundational to the Apple Watch platform, working closely with Apple Watch software teams across the organization by building system frameworks. You will collaborate with the networking team and other cross functional partners to develop and improve the pairing and communication technologies, working with design and QA partners to help define the user facing goals of those technologies. You will play a core role in innovating and improving setup and pairing, giving new Apple Watch users their first experience on the platform.

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

Systems knowledge, hands-on experience with inter-process communication

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

Fantastic attention to detail

Experience improving and expanding on existing complex projects and systems

You have defined and driven large scale projects across different levels of the stack

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The Companion Device Services team is looking for an energetic and creative software engineer to build solutions that unlock the power of the watch by building infrastructure to support its unique relationship to other devices.

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.

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