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Software Engineer – Applications

Apple

Location

Austin, TX

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/29/2026

Compensation

Not listed

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Job description

This role at Apple involves collaborating with designers, product managers, and back-end engineers to develop responsive and accessible web applications for Apple's Online Store. The focus is on writing clean, modular code using modern frontend technologies and ensuring optimal performance for a global user base. The position also emphasizes mentoring junior engineers and maintaining high standards in security and design. This is a full-time position based in Austin, Texas.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field.
  • 6 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or related occupation.
  • 4 years of experience utilizing HTML5, TypeScript, CSS3, NodeJS, and JavaScript frameworks including React or Vue for large-scale web applications.
  • 4 years of experience with version control using GIT.
  • 4 years of experience utilizing responsive web design including media queries, Flexbox, CSS Grid, and pre-processors including SASS or LESS.
  • 4 years of experience with performance optimization techniques including lazy loading and image optimization.
  • 4 years of experience debugging with browser developer tools and Xcode.
  • 4 years of experience utilizing RESTful API integration.
  • 4 years of experience conducting unit and component testing using Jest, Playwright, or Karma.
  • 4 years of experience translating design specs from Photoshop, Sketch, or Figma into code.
  • 4 years of experience implementing CORS configuration and XSS mitigation.
  • 4 years of experience utilizing frontend ecosystem tools including state management, Storybook, Webpack, NPM, ESLint, and Prettier.
  • 4 years of experience logging and collecting analytics using Splunk.
  • 4 years of experience utilizing Continuous Integration/Deployment pipelines including Jenkins.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with designers, product managers, and back-end engineers to implement web applications.
  • Write clean, modular, and reusable code using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frontend frameworks.
  • Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and user engagement.
  • Debug and resolve performance bottlenecks and cross-browser compatibility issues.
  • Conduct code reviews and mentor junior engineers.
  • Stay up to date with emerging web technologies.
  • Ensure the highest standards in security, accessibility, and design fidelity.

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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