Apple

Senior Design Engineer, iOS

Apple • $150K — $180K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience building apps or prototypes for Apple platforms (iOS, macOS, visionOS, tvOS)
  • Proficiency in Swift, SwiftUI, and UIKit
  • Experience creating polished, responsive UIs with a focus on detail and motion
  • Fluency in gesture handling, Core Animation, and physics-based animation
  • Strong programming skills with a passion for learning new technologies
  • Effective time management and ability to manage multiple projects

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with design teams to create fluid and polished user experiences
  • Develop individual interface elements and complete prototypes for new concepts
  • Iterate on designs quickly as project requirements evolve
  • Craft navigation models and gesture handling that feel native to each platform
  • Provide code and integration support for complex interactions and motion
  • Create tools and plugins to enhance design workflows

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on innovative projects across Apple's ecosystem
  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams
  • Access to cutting-edge technologies and resources
  • Potential for professional growth and development within Apple
  • Engagement in a culture that values creativity and design excellence
Full Job Description
Description

Apple's Product & Design is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join a team of motion designers, technical artists, and engineers building custom experiences and interactions natively across Apple's ecosystem: iPhone, iPad, Mac, Watch, and Vision Pro. You'll partner closely with Design teams across the Services organization, like Apple Weather, Apple Pay, and Apple Sports, to create work with the fluidity and polish people expect from Apple.

You'll spend most of your time bringing compelling interactions and interfaces to life, while also helping shape what comes next by exploring new ideas. The ideal candidate has the design sense to imagine interactions at that level of polish and the engineering skills to build them.

Build everything from individual interface elements to complete prototypes that demonstrate new concepts and showcase features of current and future products. Build multiple iterations as requirements evolve quickly. Craft navigation models, gesture handling, and physics-based animation that feel native to each platform. Provide code and integration support to engineering teams for product features that require complex interactions and motion. Create tools and plugins needed by the design team.

Minimum Qualifications

7+ years experience building apps or prototypes for Apple platforms - iOS, macOS, visionOS, tvOS.

Proficiency with Swift, SwiftUI, and UIKit.

Experience building polished, responsive UIs with attention to detail and motion.

Fluency with gesture handling, Core Animation, and physics-based, interruptible animation.

Ability to work closely with designers, and iterate quickly on ideas.

Strong programming skills, and a passion to learn new & evolving technologies.

Effective time management with an ability to spearhead multiple projects.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience across more than one Apple platform, including visionOS, watchOS, or tvOS.

Familiarity with Metal, Core Image, Core Graphics, RealityKit, Reality Composer, or ARKit, along with familiarity with lower-level rendering and performance work.

Experience building tools, plugins, or parameter-tuning harnesses for design workflows.

About Apple

Apple is a corporation that designs, manufactures, and markets mobile communication and media devices, personal computers, portable digital music players, and sells a variety of related software, services, peripherals, networking solutions, and third-party digital content and applications. Apple provides many products and services, including iPhone; iPad; iPod; Mac; Apple TV; a portfolio of consumer and professional software applications; the iOS and OS X operating systems; iCloud; and accessories, service, and support offerings. It sells its products worldwide through its retail stores, online stores, direct sales force and third-party cellular network carriers, wholesalers, retailers, and value-added resellers to the consumer and also sells third-party iPhone, iPad, Mac and iPod compatible products, including application software and accessories through its online and retail stores. Introduced in 1984, the Macintosh was the first widely sold personal computer with a graphical user interface (GUI). That feature and others such as an improved floppy drive design and a low-cost hard drive that made data retrieval faster helped Apple cultivate a reputation for innovation. Apple was named as the most admired company in the United States in 2008 and in the world from 2008 to 2012 by the Fortune magazine. The company was founded by Steven Paul Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Gerald Wayne on April 1, 1976, and is headquartered in Cupertino, California.

Apple Careers

Join Apple, a place where extraordinary people gather to do their best work. Our ever-expanding global team is at the forefront of innovation and leadership in the tech industry. At Apple, we're not just building products—we're crafting the kind of wonder that revolutionizes entire industries. It's the diversity of our people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Work You’ll Do Embark on a journey with Apple’s market-leading team to help some of the world’s most influential companies navigate their path to digital mastery with cutting-edge technology and services. Transform industries and touch lives with your unique ideas at Apple. Here, you’ll lead through a unique position at the intersection of technology, creativity, and robust industry expertise. Collaborate with a global team of professionals who are at the top of their game in technology and design. Apple isn’t just a company, it’s a community of innovators and passionate thinkers. Introducing the Apple Innovation and Leadership Initiative We are building a market-leading team to drive our efforts in delivering groundbreaking solutions and services. At Apple, job opportunities are abundant, offering you the chance to explore diverse roles from engineering to marketing, all designed to empower your career growth. Do Innovative Work Join the largest group of creative and technical experts in the world—professionals dedicated to redefining what’s possible through technology and innovation. Deliver targeted solutions through a depth and breadth of expertise that’s unmatched, driving forward our commitment to excellence and leadership in every project we undertake. Be Part of a Great Team Engage in a wide range of projects utilizing Apple’s technology and resources. Harness the unparalleled capabilities, global scale, and joint solution development that only Apple can offer. Future-Proof Your Career Advance your career with limitless opportunities at Apple. Go as far as your ambition takes you with unmatched training, development, and certification support. Explore Discover how Apple is leading the way in tech innovation: [With iOS] Businesses can streamline operations and enhance customer interactions... READ MORE Smart home technology integration that sets the standard for convenience and security... READ MORE The Apple Experience Our combined service capabilities, global scale, and joint solution development help clients overcome challenges and lead transformation in their industries. Clients worldwide look to Apple for new strategies and solutions that drive growth and innovation in the digital era. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We look for passionate, curious, creative, and solution-driven team players. Whether you’re seeking a professional role, an internship, or a leadership position, Apple offers a variety of employment opportunities. SEARCH APPLE JOBS Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. READ CAREERS BLOG Job Alert Emails Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. See what exciting and rewarding opportunities await at Apple, a company committed to diversity, innovation, and leadership. Explore job opportunities, employment benefits, and the culture of growth and innovation at Apple. Prepare your resume, hone your interview skills, and ready yourself for a career at one of the most prestigious companies in the world. Join us in pushing the boundaries of what is possible.
Learn more about Apple
Size
154,000 employees
Market Cap
$2,074.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$63.9 billion
Founded
1976
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$294.1 billion
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