Senior Internationalization Software Engineer, Input Experience at Apple
Cupertino, CA 95014
About the Job
SummaryPosted: Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number:200570450Apple 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 other’s 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
It’s 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, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something
As the Internationalization team, our mission is to make Apple’s products accessible to our customers all around the world
We are looking for a software engineer who is passionate about languages, someone who is empathetic and wants to create solutions for customers across a wide variety of languages and locales!
You can check out some recent WWDC talks that showcase the Internationalization team’s work here:
- Build multilingual-ready apps:
- Get started with Writing Tools:
In this role, you will:
- Write code for Input Methods for various languages such as Chinese, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Tamil, Vietnamese, etc
- Design and develop Keyboard Layouts for over 100 languages
- Work at the forefront of the user experience for input coupled with Apple Intelligence, including Writing Tools
- Collaborate with different teams—such as Accessibility, Hardware, Human Interface, NLP, Privacy, etc.—to solve both design and engineering challenges and ensure that the next generation of experiences can reach all Apple customers
- Contribute to the wider internationalization community both within and outside of Apple, such as the open-source CLDR project.Minimum QualificationsStrong object oriented programming and design skills In-depth development experience at the application and user interface level with Swift or/and Objective- C5+ years of increasing responsibility and relevant experienceExcellent problem solving, critical thinking and communication skillsBachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science, or a closely relatedPreferred QualificationsPassion for language and for improving Apple’s productsFamiliarity with internationalization and UnicodeDeep knowledge of UI and framework development in iOS/macOSPerformance analysis and tuning experience including memory usage, CPU utilization, leak checking, etc.Ability to effectively contribute to several concurrent projectsAbility to thrive in a highly collaborative environmentPay & BenefitsAt 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 $175,800 and $312,200, 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 take affirmative action to ensure 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.
Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s 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
It’s 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, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something
As the Internationalization team, our mission is to make Apple’s products accessible to our customers all around the world
We are looking for a software engineer who is passionate about languages, someone who is empathetic and wants to create solutions for customers across a wide variety of languages and locales!
You can check out some recent WWDC talks that showcase the Internationalization team’s work here:
- Build multilingual-ready apps:
https://developer.apple.com/videos/play/wwdc2024/10185/
- Get started with Writing Tools:
https://developer.apple.com/videos/play/wwdc2024/10168/DescriptionOur
mission is to make the input experience—using Keyboard, Dictation, Apple Pencil, etc.—more inclusive and accessible for everyone, regardless of what languages they use or what background they come fromIn this role, you will:
- Write code for Input Methods for various languages such as Chinese, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Tamil, Vietnamese, etc
- Design and develop Keyboard Layouts for over 100 languages
- Work at the forefront of the user experience for input coupled with Apple Intelligence, including Writing Tools
- Collaborate with different teams—such as Accessibility, Hardware, Human Interface, NLP, Privacy, etc.—to solve both design and engineering challenges and ensure that the next generation of experiences can reach all Apple customers
- Contribute to the wider internationalization community both within and outside of Apple, such as the open-source CLDR project.Minimum QualificationsStrong object oriented programming and design skills In-depth development experience at the application and user interface level with Swift or/and Objective- C5+ years of increasing responsibility and relevant experienceExcellent problem solving, critical thinking and communication skillsBachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science, or a closely relatedPreferred QualificationsPassion for language and for improving Apple’s productsFamiliarity with internationalization and UnicodeDeep knowledge of UI and framework development in iOS/macOSPerformance analysis and tuning experience including memory usage, CPU utilization, leak checking, etc.Ability to effectively contribute to several concurrent projectsAbility to thrive in a highly collaborative environmentPay & BenefitsAt 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 $175,800 and $312,200, 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 take affirmative action to ensure 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.
