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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer, Freeform Application - **Company:** Apple Inc. - **Location:** Pittsburgh, PA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $134,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Artificial Intelligence, Apple IOS, Apple Mac Systems, Apple Xcode, Code Review, Concurrent Computing, Quartz (Graphics Layer), Software Debugging, Design of User Interfaces, Human-Computer Interaction, Object-Oriented Software Development, Productivity Software, Software Construction, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Objective C++ - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jobmonkeyjobs.com/career/27904788/Software-Engineer-Freeform-Application-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh-7413 ## About the Role The ideal candidate should have experience in iOS and macOS development, a willingness to learn new technologies, a commitment to long-term sustainable software development, and the ability to drive features from concept through delivery. This position requires a self-motivated individual with strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate across all levels of the organization., At least 5+ years of experience with Swift or Objective-C. Past experience building software for iOS or macOS, and familiarity with Apple platforms. Skilled with object-oriented design. Demonstrated experience planning and delivering software projects with and for cross-functional teams Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing. Empathy for and understanding of user experience, and attention to visual detail. Demonstrated skill at understanding non-technical users' needs and developing appropriate solutions. BS Degree in CS or related field, or equivalent work experience. Preferred Qualifications Experience working in large code bases with large teams. Experience with concurrent programming. Effective use of AI for coding. Experience with Metal, CoreGraphics, or other 2D graphics environments. ## Description On the Productivity Apps team, we're building the future of Freeform as part of Apple Creator Studio. Users love Freeform, and we need passionate iOS and Mac software engineers to join our team building features to empower people to unleash their creativity. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly visible and impactful engineering team., In this role, you'll work on every part of our world-class Freeform app experience - building intuitive UI, unleashing the power of our infinite canvas, integrating with system technologies, optimizing performance, and adapting for localization and accessibility. You'll collaborate with human interface designers, quality assurance teams, and cross-functional teams across the company to push beyond code, influencing everything from user interface design to project planning., Design, implement, and maintain features in Freeform. Write and maintain high-quality code in Swift and Objective-C. Work with teams across the company to integrate new system technologies as they're being built. Debug and diagnose complex issues across frameworks, services, and external processes using Xcode and system-level tools. Participate in code reviews, design discussions and technical investigations while contributing to engineering excellence standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical direction and influence architectural decisions. Apply best practices and good judgement for building modern apps that adhere to Apple's Human Interface Guidelines. ## Related Videos - [Xcode development redefAIned](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100195-xcode-development-redefained) - [Harnessing Apple Intelligence: Live Coding with Swift for iOS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1515-harnessing-apple-intelligence-live-coding-with-swift-for-ios) - [Are Code Reviews Worth It? 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