Sr iOS Software Engineer – Creative Apps – Apple – Vancouver, BC

Vancouver’s tech scene has a new compelling reason to take notice. Apple is looking for a Senior iOS Software Engineer to join its Creativity Apps team in Vancouver, British Columbia — one of the early members of a newly formed engineering group working on some of the most beloved creative tools in the world. If you’ve ever opened Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, or iWork and thought about what comes next, this could be the role you’ve been waiting for.

This is a hands-on, high-impact position where you won’t just write code — you’ll help shape the architecture and direction of next-generation media management and collaboration features for creative professionals. You’ll collaborate with human interface designers, QA teams, and cross-functional groups across the company, influencing everything from user interface decisions to project planning.

About the Role: Sr iOS Software Engineer – Creative Apps

As a senior engineer on the Creativity Apps team, you’ll be responsible for architecting and building collaborative features that power tools used by creators around the world. You’ll work closely with the teams behind flagship Apple applications, taking ownership of features from initial concept all the way through to delivery. This is an early-stage team, meaning your contributions will carry real weight in defining how things get built.

Apple values long-term, sustainable software development and is looking for someone who brings that same mindset. You’ll also play a meaningful role in mentoring other engineers while maintaining an openness to learning yourself. The ideal candidate brings strong communication and interpersonal skills to navigate a large, cross-functional organization effectively.

Benefits and Salary

Apple is known for offering a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. While specific compensation details for this role are not listed in the posting, Apple typically provides benefits including health and dental coverage, employee stock purchase programmes, and access to Apple’s renowned internal development resources. As a senior engineering role at one of the world’s most recognizable technology companies, the compensation is expected to reflect the seniority and impact of the position.

Responsibilities

As a senior member of the Creativity Apps team, your day-to-day work will centre on driving meaningful engineering decisions and building features that reach creators worldwide. These responsibilities span technical leadership, hands-on development, and cross-team collaboration — all areas where your expertise will have a direct impact.

• Architect and build media management and collaboration features for creative tools including Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and iWork
• Set the direction of new collaborative features for the creative space, influencing both technical architecture and product strategy
• Collaborate with human interface designers, QA teams, and cross-functional groups to deliver polished, user-focused features
• Own features end-to-end, from early concept and design through implementation and delivery
• Mentor fellow engineers while remaining open to learning from others across the team
• Contribute to project planning and go beyond writing code to influence how the team operates and grows
• Champion accessibility, localization, and inclusive design practices throughout the development process

Requirements / Skills

Apple is looking for a self-motivated senior engineer who brings both technical depth and strong interpersonal skills to a collaborative, fast-moving team. The ideal candidate is comfortable with ambiguity, capable of taking full ownership of complex features, and genuinely enthusiastic about building tools for creative professionals.

• 5+ years of experience shipping high-quality, tested code on iOS and/or macOS
• Technical leadership experience with demonstrated strength in communication, collaboration, and project management
• Strong knowledge of architectural patterns commonly used in Apple platform development
• Solid computer science fundamentals and object-oriented design principles
• Proficiency in Swift along with at least one UI framework — SwiftUI, UIKit, or AppKit
• Experience with modern Swift concurrency (async/await, actors) is a strong asset
• Familiarity with Swift Testing and/or XCTest for building reliable, testable software
• Genuine interest in Apple’s creative pro apps such as Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, iMovie, or GarageBand

How to Apply

To apply for this position, use the official Apple job link below. Make sure your resume is current and highlights your iOS/macOS engineering experience before submitting.

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