The Media Applications Engineering team at Apple is seeking a Staff Engineer to lead the design and implementation of the AVKit framework and system media user experiences across Apple's products. This role involves collaborating with various design and engineering teams to develop new features and APIs for both internal teams and third-party developers. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and excellent communication skills, contributing to the creation of high-quality media experiences that reach billions of customers. The position requires a deep understanding of media, framework development, and UI engineering.

• 10+ years of programming experience, preferably in Swift, Objective-C or C
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated technical or managerial leadership experience
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• Deep knowledge of Operating System design and concepts
• Proficiency developing with SwiftUI, Cocoa or other application frameworks
• Expertise in triaging and resolving complex bugs
• Excellent understanding of optimization and performance issues across OS software layers

• Lead the design and implementation of the AVKit framework and system media UX.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with design and engineering teams to develop new features and APIs.
• Take technical ownership across key areas of the team's work.
• Deliver polished, high-quality system media experiences for Apple's platforms.
• Support internal teams and third-party developers in adopting new features and APIs.

• 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.