The watchOS System Spaces group is looking for a senior software engineer to develop user and developer-facing features for Widgets, Live Activities, and Controls on the Apple Watch. This role involves collaborating with talented colleagues to achieve ambitious goals in a creative environment. The engineer will implement new features and design elegant APIs that enhance the user experience. A genuine interest in wearable technology and the Apple Watch is essential for success in this position.

• 6+ years of software development experience.
• Solid computer science fundamentals; a specific degree or concentration is not required.
• Proficiency with Swift and SwiftUI or the ability to become proficient quickly.
• Ability to work collaboratively and explain complex ideas clearly.
• Experience optimizing and profiling applications for performance and power consumption.
• Systems knowledge, such as experience with inter-process communication and networking.
• Experience improving and expanding on existing complex projects.
• Genuine interest in wearable technology and the Apple Watch user experience.
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and iterating toward solutions in a fast-moving environment.

• Develop new user and developer-facing features for Widgets, Live Activities, and Controls.
• Collaborate with engineers across Apple to unlock creative possibilities.
• Implement new features and craft elegant APIs for developers and users.
• Participate in collaborative discussions of work and ideas with team members.
• Advocate for the unique needs of Apple Watch and watchOS.

• 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.