Sr. iOS Engineer - Apple, Inc.

Role Number: 200693049Team: Software and ServicesLocation: SeattlePosted: 2026-11-03SummaryApple's media engineering team pushes the boundaries of what's possible on iPhone, Mac, and Apple TV, delivering world-class playback experiences to hundreds of millions of users. We are looking for a Senior iOS Engineer with deep expertise in Apple's media frameworks to help shape the next generation of streaming, playback, and media pipeline technologies. If you thrive in a technically demanding environment and care deeply about performance, correctness, and platform craftsmanship, this role is for you.DescriptionIn this role, you will architect and implement sophisticated media playback features using AVFoundation, CoreMedia, and AVKit across iOS and related Apple platforms. You will collaborate closely with framework, platform, and product teams to diagnose hard problems at the intersection of media pipelines, rendering, and system performance. Your work will directly influence the media experience on devices used by people around the world.Minimum Qualifications6+ years of professional iOS development with a strong focus on media frameworks including AVFoundation, CoreMedia, and AVKitDeep expertise in Swift, including protocol-oriented design, concurrency (async/await, structured concurrency), and performance-sensitive programming patternsProven experience building and shipping production applications that depend on real-time media playback, streaming pipelines, or AV captureDemonstrated ability to diagnose complex, multi-layered bugs involving media synchronization, codec behavior, or buffering anomaliesStrong background in performance profiling using Instruments, including Time Profiler, Allocations, and Core Animation toolingBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experienceTrack record of writing maintainable, well-tested Swift code at scale in a professional engineering environmentPreferred QualificationsHands-on experience with SwiftUI for building declarative media-integrated user interfaces across Apple platformsFamiliarity with macOS and tvOS platform differences as they relate to media playback, window management, and HID input handlingProficiency in Objective-C for interfacing with legacy or lower-level C-based media APIs within mixed-language codebasesExperience with Live Streaming (HLS) internals, including manifest parsing, variant stream selection, and segment delivery optimizationExposure to Metal or Core Image for GPU-accelerated video post-processing or custom rendering pass integrationPay & BenefitsAt 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 $142,300 and $263,300, 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 BenefitsNote: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.EEO StatementApple 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 applicantAccessibilityAt Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplaceLearn about reasonable accommodations for job applicantsApplication DeadlineApple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.