Senior Software Engineer, watchOS Widgets & Live Activities - Watch Software

Apple

Apple

Software Engineering

San Francisco, CA, USA · New York, USA · San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA · Multiple locations

USD 181,100-318,400 / year + Equity

Posted on Apr 29, 2026
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The watchOS System Spaces group is seeking a new colleague to help us shape the future of Apple Watch. As a senior software engineer on the team, you will be responsible for developing new user and developer-facing features for Widgets, Live Activities, and Controls. You'll collaborate with talented and creative colleagues to meet ambitious goals in an environment that values curiosity, craft, and growth. Your work will be experienced by millions of Apple Watch users every day.
As a senior software engineer on the watchOS Widgets & Live Activities team, you will implement new features and craft elegant APIs that delight developers and users alike. You'll work with engineers across Apple to unlock creative possibilities while preserving a consistent and reliable system experience across all Apple platforms. You'll participate in thoughtful, collaborative discussions of each other's work and ideas and serve as an advocate and resource for the unique needs of Apple Watch and watchOS. Curious and resourceful people who take an expansive view of their role will thrive in this multidisciplinary environment, where you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with experts across Apple.
  • Design, implement, and ship new features for Widgets, Live Activities, and Controls on watchOS.
  • Craft clear, well-documented Swift and SwiftUI APIs that empower third-party developers to build great experiences on Apple Watch.
  • Collaborate with engineers, designers, and product partners across Apple to define feature requirements and deliver cohesive, cross-platform solutions.
  • Profile and optimize code for the performance and power constraints unique to Apple Watch.
  • Improve and maintain existing systems, balancing reliability with the pace of new feature development.
  • Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and architectural decisions that shape the direction of watchOS.
  • Advocate for the unique needs and opportunities of the Apple Watch platform in cross-functional forums.
  • 6+ years of software development experience.
  • Solid computer science fundamentals; a specific degree or concentration is not required.
  • Proficiency with Swift and SwiftUI (or the ability to become proficient quickly).
  • Ability to work collaboratively and explain complex ideas clearly.
  • Experience optimizing and profiling applications for performance and power consumption.
  • Systems knowledge, such as experience with inter-process communication and networking.
  • Experience improving and expanding on existing complex projects.
  • Genuine interest in wearable technology and the Apple Watch user experience.
  • Comfort navigating ambiguity and iterating toward solutions in a fast-moving environment.
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 $181,100 and $318,400, 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.

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.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.

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