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The Pairing Frameworks team is looking for an energetic and creative software engineer to build solutions that unlock the power of the watch by building infrastructure to support its unique relationship to other devices.

Description

As part of the Pairing Frameworks team, you will be foundational to the Apple Watch platform, working closely with Apple Watch software teams across the organization by building system frameworks. You will collaborate with the networking team and other cross functional partners to develop and improve the pairing and communication technologies, working with design and QA partners to help define the user facing goals of those technologies. You will play a core role in innovating and improving setup and pairing, giving new Apple Watch users their first experience on the platform.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience improving and expanding on existing complex projects and systems

You have defined and driven large scale projects across different levels of the stack

Minimum Qualifications

BS CE/CS or equivalent experience required

Proficient in Objective-C and Swift:

Experience building high traffic system frameworks and related infrastructure

You have experience optimizing applications and profiling throughout the stack

Systems knowledge, hands-on experience with inter-process communication

You are upbeat, adaptable, and results oriented with a positive attitude

Fantastic attention to detail

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .

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 $272,100, 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.

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