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# Performance Engineer - Apple Frameworks

- **Company:** Apple Inc.
- **Location:** Cupertino, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $184,700.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Android Studio, Apple IOS, Apple Xcode, Program Optimization, Profiling, Software Debugging, Human-Computer Interaction, Mobile Application Software, Regression Testing, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Web Application Frameworks, Uikit, Information Technology, Objective C++
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.themuse.com/jobs/apple/senior-performance-engineer-apple-frameworks

## About the Role

Experience optimizing performance across various domains on multiple platforms (e.g. iOS, Android, or Desktop).

Knowledge of power management and battery-life analysis techniques.

Experience with Mac or iOS application development using Swift/Swift-UI or Objective-C.

Minimum Qualifications

BS in Computer Science or equivalent.

At least 6+ years of experience developing performance-critical software, with a solid understanding of systems architecture, modern frameworks and their performance characteristics for mobile applications.

Experience using various profiling tools, (e.g. Xcode Instruments, Android Studio Profiler, VTune, or other proprietary tools) to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks affecting the UI, CPU, GPU, memory, and system power.

Proficiency in performance analysis, debugging, and code optimization techniques to enhance application and user interface performance.

Proven ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse team and thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.

Effective communication of intricate performance analysis to diverse stakeholders, including actionable recommendations.

## Description

As a hands-on and collaborative performance engineer on our team, you will involve in designing and implementing a comprehensive, automated power and performance regression testing strategy, targeting critical metrics like frame rate, latency, memory, power efficiency, and overall system responsiveness across all platforms. You will be equally focused on identifying, diagnosing, and resolving complex performance issues across our applications, systems, and user-interface layers.

A key aspect of this role includes partnering and collaborating with other performance and client engineers, cross-functionally providing the critical data and insights that guide our engineering teams to craft efficient, responsive, and visually appealing experiences!, Get Software Engineering jobs in Cupertino, CA delivered to your inbox every week.
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Analyze, identify, and resolve intricate performance challenges

Collaborate with other engineering teams to explore product architecture, pinpoint bottlenecks, and propose practical performance improvements.

Address performance regressions arising from cross-domain interactions between UI, Rendering, and System components (e.g., UIKit, CoreAnimation, Metal, etc.).

Lead efforts to establish a reliable performance test automation infrastructure, thereby fostering confidence in the accuracy and reliability of test outcomes.

Develop tools that provide clear, actionable insights across performance domains, fostering confidence within the team.

Conduct and share research on the latest trends and best practices to achieve performance objectives across various dimensions, including memory, CPU, GPU, power consumption, and launch times.


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