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ISE, System Experience - Senior Software Engineer, macOS System Experience

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Chicago, IL, USAHybridSoftware EngineeringSenior-Level$147,400 - $259,900Posted: 8 days ago
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ISE, System Experience - Senior Software Engineer, macOS System Experience

Bourbonnais, Illinois, United States

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Bourbonnais, Illinois, United States

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Summary

Posted:

Aug 28, 2026

Role Number:

200680470-6178

Do you love working on groundbreaking technologies like Swift and SwiftUI? Come work on macOS, the most advanced desktop operating system in the world!

Our macOS System Experience team is looking for great engineers to build the future of macOS.

We work with a phenomenal team of engineers, world-class designers, and an exceptionally strong set of multi-functional teams to deliver the best desktop operating system in the world! The Mac and macOS have an ambitious roadmap, come be part of it!

Description

You will be an engineer on the team that builds the system experience for macOS which includes Dock, Control Center, Notifications, Login, Mission Control, Spaces, and Stage Manager. You'll be expected to be able to navigate a large codebase, drive features forward, and solve complex problems creatively.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience with Swift, SwiftUI and Objective-C

Strong agentic programming expertise

Forward-thinking with strong collaboration skills

Customer focused with a strong ability to prioritize

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor of Computer Science or equivalent work experience

Pay & Benefits

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 $147,400 and $259,900, 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.

Minimum requirements

  • Experience with Swift, SwiftUI, and Objective-C
  • Strong agentic programming expertise and collaboration skills
  • Customer-focused with strong prioritization ability

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