Apple
Software Engineer, Watch Software, Sensing & Connectivity
$129K–$225K
Cupertino, California · Full-time · Posted Oct 15, 2026
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
About the job
Develops watchOS media and remote-control apps and frameworks, including new features and integrations with other Apple devices.
What you'll do
- Design, develop, and test apps and frameworks for watchOS media experiences.
- Build efficient software for a small, low-power device and collaborate across teams on robust, maintainable systems.
- Coordinate with design, quality assurance, and automation teams to deliver tested software.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
- Commitment to product quality and attention to detail.
- Record of completing projects on time and to specification.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional teamwork.
Nice to have
- Experience optimizing applications, profiling across the stack, or working with inter-process communication.
- Experience with complex systems, UI/UX design, consumer media apps, or AI development tools.
Pay
$129,300 and $225,300 USD base salary
Tools
watchOS, iPhones, AirPods, HomePods, AppleTVs
AI focus
Experience using AI development tools is preferred; the role’s AI work is not otherwise specified.
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