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Software Engineer, Watch Software

Apple

Location

Cupertino, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/5/2026

Compensation

Not listed

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Job description

As a Software Engineer on the Apple Watch Setup Experiences team, you will leverage your engineering skills to enhance the out-of-box experience for Apple Watch users. Your work will involve collaborating with various teams to simplify device configuration and customization. You will contribute to critical components of watchOS and iOS, including the Settings app and Control Center. This role requires a passion for delivering high-quality user experiences and an interest in consumer-facing applications.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
  • Excellent coding ability in Swift and Objective-C.
  • Ability to learn and work with various programming languages and technologies.
  • A proven record of completing projects on-time and to specification.
  • Experience contributing to at least one shipping application or framework.
  • Knowledge of operating systems and hands-on experience with inter-process communication.
  • Excellent communication and collaborative skills.
  • Experience optimizing applications and debugging throughout the stack.
  • A strong intuition for UI/UX design.
  • An interest in building consumer-facing applications.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver a delightful and reliable out-of-box experience for Apple Watch users.
  • Support Control Center and create onboarding experiences for new features.
  • Collaborate with Design, Quality Assurance, Marketing, and other Engineering teams.
  • Take ownership of the development and quality of important facets of watchOS and iOS.
  • Improve and expand on existing complex projects and systems.

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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