Apple

Senior Software Engineer, SWE Program Tools

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

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • Expertise in one or more modern programming languages (e.g., Swift, Rust, TypeScript, Go)
  • Track record of owning shipped features end to end
  • Experience gathering user requirements directly through interviews or usability sessions
  • Proficient with AI coding tools, including code review and debugging
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills across disciplines

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and evolution of applications
  • Balance hands-on coding with architectural leadership
  • Mentor engineers and review their contributions
  • Drive technical decisions across projects
  • Engage with users and cross-functional partners to ensure product alignment
  • Adopt and adapt innovative technical or process solutions across projects
  • Maintain discipline in day-to-day work to allow for creative problem-solving

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment at a major tech company
  • Opportunities for professional growth and leadership
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and tools
  • Focus on user experience and impactful development
  • Involvement in systemic improvements across the organization
Full Job Description
Description

As an engineer on our team, you will lead the design, development, and evolution of applications that empower the day-to-day work of tens of thousands of Apple employees. You'll balance hands-on coding with architectural leadership - designing systems, mentoring engineers, reviewing contributions, and driving technical decisions across projects.

We obsess over the user experience. We strongly value creative problem-solving and continuous improvement. When we find a great technical or process solution, we adopt and adapt it across our projects. Being disciplined about our day-to-day work gives us the freedom to respond flexibly and creatively to new challenges.

This role is for a seasoned engineer with strong problem-solving skills, commitment to quality, and a track record of delivering impactful results across complex projects. Our work requires significant interaction with our users, cross-functional partners, and leaders across Apple, so excellent communication and collaboration skills are required in addition to technical skills.

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years of professional software engineering experience

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience

Expertise in one or more modern programming languages (e.g. Swift, Rust, TypeScript, Go)

Track record of owning shipped features end to end, from problem definition through release and post-release iteration

Experience gathering requirements directly from users such as by interviewing users, leading usability sessions, or serving as the primary engineering contact for a group of users

Uses agentic AI coding tools regularly; critically reviews, verifies, and debugs AI-generated code, and can judge where AI-assisted workflows do and don't improve team productivity

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, experienced collaborating with teams across a wide range of disciplines and technologies

Preferred Qualifications

Experience establishing and raising the bar for engineering practices: defining standards for collaboration, testing strategies, CI/CD pipelines - and coaching the team to sustain them

Experience driving systemic improvements to developer or employee productivity: building and evangelizing tooling, automation, or process changes that are adopted broadly

Strong proficiency with Apple frameworks and development workflows

Familiar with modern observability tooling and approaches (e.g. OpenTelemetry)

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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