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Xcode Source Editor Engineer

Apple

Location

Cupertino, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/5/2026

Compensation

Not listed

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Job description

The role involves working as an engineer on the Xcode Source Editor team, which is a vital component of the Apple Developer Ecosystem. The team focuses on building, designing, and refining source-code related features in Xcode, enhancing functionality, stability, and performance. Engineers will collaborate cross-functionally within Apple to shape architecture and improve the development environment for millions of application developers. This position offers the opportunity to directly impact the tools used by developers every day.

Requirements

  • 3 years of experience developing desktop or mobile applications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in computer science or a related field
  • A track record of building thoughtful, polished user experiences
  • A demonstrated ability to think critically and creatively
  • Instincts for clear problem solving and an ability to discern when a simpler or different approach is needed
  • Familiarity with Swift and Apple's platforms and SDKs
  • Strong depth of understanding in one or more of User Experience design and engineering, Performance optimization, API and standards design, compilers and lower-level runtime features, or developer tools engineering

Responsibilities

  • Build, design, and refine source-code related features in Xcode
  • Improve core pieces of functionality and enhance stability and performance
  • Assist in feature growth and continuous refinement of existing solutions
  • Work cross-functionally within Apple to shape and drive architecture
  • Apply polish and tighten robustness in development tools

Benefits

  • Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.

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