Sr. Software Engineer - Video Apps

Role Number: 200627013-3543 Summary Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each otheru2019s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. Itu2019s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, youu2019ll do more than join something u2014 youu2019ll add something.Join the Final Cut Pro engineering team u2014 Appleu2019s flagship professional video editing suite used by major Hollywood studios and millions of creators worldwideu2014 and drive the technical evolution of core data infrastructure that enables professional creative workflows. Description As a Senior Software Engineer, youu2019ll help drive the modernization of persistence systems that must handle multi-gigabyte projects with real-time responsiveness. You will be a technical contributor within the team while collaborating across Appleu2019s creative applications ecosystem.This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who thrives on solving complex problems at the intersection of high-performance computing and creative technology. Minimum Qualifications + 5+ years of experience in application or platform-level development, with a focus on persistence frameworks and system design. + Deep experience with Core Data or similar persistence technologies, including schema migrations and domain modeling. + Advanced understanding of concurrency, and memory management in modern Apple environments. + Proficiency with Appleu2019s development toolchain, including Xcode, Instruments, and Interface Builder + Experience with unit testing, continuous integration, and engineering best practices. + Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical ideas clearly and work collaboratively in a multi-functional team. + BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience. Preferred Qualifications + 5+ years of experience programming in either C++ / Objective-C / Swift + Hands-on experience using Swift structured concurrency (async/await, Tasks and Actors) and developing APIs with seamless Objective-C interoperability. + Familiarity with media or graphics applications, video editing tools, or creative software workflows. + Understanding of Apple frameworks such as AVFoundation, Core Animation, AppKit/UIKit. + Experience working in large, legacy codebases with incremental modernization goals. + Exposure to Micro Services Architecture or Distributed Systems + Knowledge of data migration strategies and performance tuning for I/O-bound systems. 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 (.

Created: 2025-12-08