iOS/tvOS FaceTime Engineer

The tvOS Communications Experiences team works on code in FaceTime, Camera, tvOS, and iOS to bring FaceTime and other camera experiences to the big screen using a wirelessly connected iPhone or iPad. Engineers on the tvOS Communications Experiences team work closely with cross-functional teams at Apple to deliver a magical and delightful experience connecting friends and families across the world. The role is highly rewarding with ample opportunities for growth and connections across the company.

In this role, you will be working on the Apple TV, iPhone, and iPad FaceTime app as well as the underlying iOS and tvOS systems. You will work with ML models and remain at the forefront of advances in AI technologies to elevate Apple software and experiences for our customers. You will be responsible for proposing, implementing, and presenting features to move communications and camera experiences forward on Apple TV. You will champions the high bar for quality and consistency of Apple software with a passion for building experiences that bring people together.

Responsibilities

Develop Core Apps: Build FaceTime and camera experiences across iOS, and tvOS

Drive Feature Lifecycle: Propose, implement, and present new communication features for Apple TV

Champion Quality: Collaborate cross-functionally to maintain Apple’s high software quality standards

Strong at object-oriented programming and design with 3+ years experience

Aptitude to working on frameworks and APIs with 3+ years experience

Experience developing on Apple platforms with 3+ years of experience

Excel at communicating with a diverse team that includes engineers, designers, program managers and evangelists

Experience in writing multi-threaded, asynchronous code

Experience debugging performance problems, able to root out performance bottle-necks and ship code that was optimized to get the most out of the limited cpu and memory resources available

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience integrating with ML models

Knowledge of agentic architectures

Experience maintaining existing large codebase

Performance debugging experience

Unbridled attention to detail

Love the idea of ownership and care deeply about end user experiences

Aptitude to independently learn new technologies

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 $150,400 and $277,600, 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

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences. Bring passion and dedication to your job, and there’s no telling how many lives you could impact.

The Home Platforms Software Team creates solutions for the home, from building incredible movie-watching experiences to building the Apple ecosystem that allows devices to magically work together to connect loved ones with FaceTime, work out with Fitness+, or even let loose and play games with friends. We make software for Apple TV, HomePod, iPhone, and iPad that allows our customers to enjoy the highest quality of shared experiences Apple devices offer. Our engineers employ their talent and tools to write the code that makes these experiences possible. They work cross-functionally with teams across Apple to make a seamless experience. Join the team to see what else is possible!