Senior iOS Engineer: Photography Editing & Creativity Tools

Apple • San Diego, CA

7h

About The Position

At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming phenomenal products, services, and
customer experiences very quickly. We believe that the most impactful tools are
crafted by those who deeply understand the creative process. The Creativity Apps
team needs your help shaping the next generation of creative editing tools. You
will be at the forefront of innovation, working with state-of-the-art
technologies to surprise and delight professional photographers, visual artists,
and enthusiasts alike. This is a unique opportunity to apply your deep
engineering expertise and passion for photography to define the future of
creative expression on Apple platforms. You'll contribute to the legacy of
world-class creative applications like Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, GarageBand,
Pixelmator, and Photomator. Ready to lead and innovate? This is an ideal role
for an engineer with a proven track record in iOS development, a strategic
mindset, and a genuine passion for the art and science of photography, eager to
drive technical direction and grow a team.

On this team, you will be a pivotal technical leader, driving the architectural
vision, design, and implementation of core features for our photo and image
editing applications. You will take end-to-end ownership, from initial concept
and rapid prototyping to delivering robust, high-performance, and maintainable
solutions that delight creatives everywhere. To succeed in this role, you must
be a creative problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment, working
across teams and organizations. You should be excited about both rapidly
prototyping new features and as well as taking the time to create a
forward-looking architectural foundation. This role is for you if you are a
visionary problem-solver who thrives in a dynamic environment, capable of both
deep technical execution and strategic thinking. You possess an innate
understanding of the nuances of photography and the challenges faced by visual
creators. You are not just writing code; you are shaping the future of how
people capture, edit, and share their most cherished visual memories.

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional experience in iOS application development
• Expertise in Apple's core frameworks, particularly PhotoKit, Core Image, Core Graphics, AVFoundation, and Metal.

Nice To Haves

• Proven experience leading the architecture and development of complex, high-performance media editing applications.
• A deep understanding of modern camera technologies, image formats, color science, and computational photography principles.
• Demonstrated ability to technically lead projects, mentor engineers, and drive cross-functional initiatives from concept to delivery.
• Experience with large-scale asset management and optimizing for performance with high-resolution media.

Responsibilities

• driving the architectural vision, design, and implementation of core features for our photo and image editing applications
• take end-to-end ownership, from initial concept and rapid prototyping to delivering robust, high-performance, and maintainable solutions
• shaping the future of how people capture, edit, and share their most cherished visual memories

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed