Overview
On Site
USD 181,100.00 - 318,400.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
Lasers
OS X
Media
Dynamics
Database
Encryption
FOCUS
Messaging
Privacy
Software Development
Design Skills
UI
Object-Oriented Programming
C++
Java
Communication
Collaboration
Management
Objective-C
UIKit
Swift
IOS Development
Debugging
Payments
Job Details
Tapbacks. Stickers. Lasers. Share your name and photo. Pin your favorite people. The Messages team is looking for a software engineer passionate about personal communication. You'll be part of the team of engineers focused on the core user interactions in the Messages app on iOS and macOS, especially over iMessage. A signature product of this team is the transcript and its many expressive features like rich media and links, tapbacks, replies, mentions, bubble scroll dynamics, and much more. You'll use the right tool for the job, from Objective-C to Swift, UIKit and even SwiftUI to build rich interactions and custom animations from the ground up. You may even play a large role in adopting and defining new system APIs before they're publicly announced. Successful engineers will be prepared to dive all the way to the local database and protocol layers, working with engineers across teams to deliver complex features on time. Come be part of the team helping our customers connect to their most important people in delightful, expressive ways.
Description Every day, millions of people connect via Messages, expressing and sharing with the people who matter most to them in many different ways. We are constantly adding new communication tools for iMessage, all with end-to-end encryption for both individual and group conversations. As an engineer on the Messages Experience team, you will focus on the core user interactions in the Messages app, including the exciting canvas that is the transcript. You'll work to deliver smooth, custom animations and interactions, and help drive responsive performance for scrolling, app launch, and transcript load. SMS remains a key technology for communicating with users not on iMessage. You'll work with cross-functional partners to continue to make Messages a powerful, easy-to-use texting app that plays a critical role for many users around the world. This is a cross-functional position. As a member of the Messages team, you'll work with the design team and other partners to define new features, coordinate engineering plans, prioritize and triage bugs, and deliver on one of the most used messaging apps in the world. We believe privacy is a fundamental human right, and you'll incorporate this belief into everything we build. Join us and bring expressivity, joy, and security to conversations around the world.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
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 $181,100 and $318,400, 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 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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .
Description Every day, millions of people connect via Messages, expressing and sharing with the people who matter most to them in many different ways. We are constantly adding new communication tools for iMessage, all with end-to-end encryption for both individual and group conversations. As an engineer on the Messages Experience team, you will focus on the core user interactions in the Messages app, including the exciting canvas that is the transcript. You'll work to deliver smooth, custom animations and interactions, and help drive responsive performance for scrolling, app launch, and transcript load. SMS remains a key technology for communicating with users not on iMessage. You'll work with cross-functional partners to continue to make Messages a powerful, easy-to-use texting app that plays a critical role for many users around the world. This is a cross-functional position. As a member of the Messages team, you'll work with the design team and other partners to define new features, coordinate engineering plans, prioritize and triage bugs, and deliver on one of the most used messaging apps in the world. We believe privacy is a fundamental human right, and you'll incorporate this belief into everything we build. Join us and bring expressivity, joy, and security to conversations around the world.
Minimum Qualifications
- You possess strong software development and design skills.
- You have experience building user-facing features and UI.
- You have strong object-oriented programming skills in at least one language like C++ or Java.
- You have strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
- You are self-directed and can solve problems independently.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiar with Objective-C and UIKit
- Experienced with Swift and SwiftUI
- Experience with complex iOS animations
- Experience with iOS performance debugging
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 $181,100 and $318,400, 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 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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .
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