Software Engineer, watchOS System UI Job at Apple in Cupertino

Software Engineer, watchOS System UI

Cupertino, California, United States

Software and Services

Summary

Posted : Oct 08, 2025

Weekly Hours : 40

Role Number : 200623729-0836

Imagine what you could do at Apple. Here, new ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish!

Do you want to help deliver the next amazing Apple product? As a Software Engineer on the watchOS System UI team, you’ll use your top-notch engineering skills and eye for quality to help deliver a delightful, reliable, and expertly polished experience for every Apple Watch user. You’ll contribute to all aspects of System UI, including Liquid Glass on watchOS, fluid transitions, SwiftUI APIs, and the creation of exciting new system-level features.

Description

Our team is responsible for the UI seen throughout watchOS. As a member of the team, you will work closely with Design, Quality Assurance, Marketing, and other Engineering teams to help make our system experiences seamless and intuitive. You'll take collaborative ownership of the development and quality of several important facets of watchOS System UI and play a defining role in the future of our products.

Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with the Design team to create fluid, interactive experiences.

Craft efficient solutions tailored to the constraints of a small, low-power device.

Work closely with teams across Apple to architect robust and maintainable systems that will stand the test of time.

Coordinate with our QA and Automation partner teams for full test coverage to ensure that we meet the high expectations our users have come to expect.

Minimum Qualifications

2+ years of related software development experience.

Experience writing Swift and Objective-C code.

Familiarity with SwiftUI.

A proven record of completing projects on time and to specification.

Experience contributing to at least one shipping application or framework.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Enthusiasm for working on a cross-functional team.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience writing UI applications and optimizing for power and performance.

Experience improving and expanding on existing complex projects and systems.

A strong intuition for UI / UX design.

A keen interest in building consumer-facing applications and advocating for the best possible user experience.

Passionate Apple Watch wearer, or willingness to become one!

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $147,400 and $220,900, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including : Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.Learn more about Apple Benefits. (https : / / www.apple.com / careers / us / benefits.html)

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