The System Spaces team is seeking a proactive and skilled UI engineer to create engaging user experiences for millions of Apple users. This team is responsible for key system experiences on Apple devices, including the Home Screen, Lock Screen, and Control Center. The role involves prototyping new user interface paradigms, implementing features, and improving performance. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential as the team works cross-functionally with various engineering and design groups.

• 5-10 years of experience developing apps with UIKit and/or SwiftUI
• Experience architecting and implementing reusable public or private APIs
• Knowledge of operating systems programming
• Excellent understanding of optimization and performance issues across OS software layers
• Understanding of inter-process communication and systems development

• Prototype new user interface paradigms and implement new features
• Define APIs and fix bugs in the system
• Improve performance of existing system experiences
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams including engineers and designers
• Ensure user interactions are fluid and enjoyable

• 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.