The watchOS System Spaces group is looking for a senior software engineer to contribute to the development of the watchOS experience for Apple Watch. This role involves working on systems that manage notifications and alerts, ensuring reliability while operating within power and memory constraints. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, engaging with experts across Apple to innovate and enhance the user experience. A passion for wearable technology and a commitment to quality are essential for success in this position.

• 6+ years of software development experience.
• Solid computer science fundamentals; a specific degree or concentration is not required.
• Experience building or maintaining systems software, including daemons and services.
• Proficiency with Swift and Objective-C.
• Experience diagnosing failures that cross process or device boundaries.
• Experience with low-level software on constrained hardware.
• Familiarity with operating system internals, including process lifecycle and networking.
• Experience improving and expanding on existing complex projects.

• Collaborate with talented colleagues to meet ambitious goals.
• Design software that operates reliably within power and memory constraints.
• Engage in problem-solving across codebases not owned by the team.
• Iterate toward solutions in a fast-moving environment.
• Utilize GenAI coding tools thoughtfully to enhance development processes.
• Contribute to defining the future capabilities of the Apple Watch.

• 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.