Senior iOS Engineer: Photography Editing & Creativity Tools

Apple

Seattle, WA

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JOB DETAILS

LOCATION

Seattle, WA

POSTED

15 days ago

**Weekly Hours:** 40 **Role Number:** 200645378-3337 **Summary** At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming phenomenal products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. We believe that the most impactful tools are crafted by those who deeply understand the creative process. The Creativity Apps team needs your help shaping the next generation of creative editing tools. You will be at the forefront of innovation, working with state-of-the-art technologies to surprise and delight professional photographers, visual artists, and enthusiasts alike. This is a unique opportunity to apply your deep engineering expertise and passion for photography to define the future of creative expression on Apple platforms. You'll contribute to the legacy of world-class creative applications like Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, GarageBand, Pixelmator, and Photomator. Ready to lead and innovate? This is an ideal role for an engineer with a proven track record in iOS development, a strategic mindset, and a genuine passion for the art and science of photography, eager to drive technical direction and grow a team. **Description** On this team, you will be a pivotal technical leader, driving the architectural vision, design, and implementation of core features for our photo and image editing applications. You will take end-to-end ownership, from initial concept and rapid prototyping to delivering robust, high-performance, and maintainable solutions that delight creatives everywhere. To succeed in this role, you must be a creative problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment, working across teams and organizations. You should be excited about both rapidly prototyping new features and as well as taking the time to create a forward-looking architectural foundation. This role is for you if you are a visionary problem-solver who thrives in a dynamic environment, capable of both deep technical execution and strategic thinking. You possess an innate understanding of the nuances of photography and the challenges faced by visual creators. You are not just writing code; you are shaping the future of how people capture, edit, and share their most cherished visual memories. **Minimum Qualifications** + 8+ years of professional experience in iOS application development. + Expertise in Apple's core frameworks, particularly PhotoKit, Core Image, Core Graphics, AVFoundation, and Metal. **Preferred Qualifications** + Proven experience leading the architecture and development of complex, high-performance media editing applications. + A deep understanding of modern camera technologies, image formats, color science, and computational photography principles. + Demonstrated ability to technically lead projects, mentor engineers, and drive cross-functional initiatives from concept to delivery. + Experience with large-scale asset management and optimizing for performance with high-resolution media. 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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

About the Company

Apple

We bring amazing people together to make amazing things happen.

We’re a diverse collection of thinkers and doers, continually reimagining what’s possible to help us all do what we love in new ways. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with the Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, as well as with services, including iTunes, the App Store, Apple Music, and Apple Pay. And the same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices — strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it.

About Apple

There’s a place here for every kind of brilliant. Everyone here is an innovator, or an innovator-to-be, no matter what your team or your role. So bring your passion, courage, and original thinking and get ready to share it, because every new product, service, or feature we invent is the result of people working together to make each others’ ideas stronger. Innovation at this level depends on people who represent the variety of the human experience and inspire us with their own fresh perspectives. Together, we’ll do amazing work that can make a difference in people’s lives. Including your own. Learn more about working at Apple.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Other/Not Classified

FOUNDED

1976

WEBSITE

https://www.apple.com/jobs