iOS Engineer: Cloud Media and CollaborationVancouver, British Columbia, Canada Software and ServicesWhat if the media management infrastructure you architect today became the backbone of how millions of creatives organize, sync, and collaborate on their work for the next decade? This is a founding-team opportunity on a high-visibility project where your decisions on cloud syncing architecture, on-device storage, and cross-platform media management will shape products used across iOS and macOS at Apple's scale. You won't inherit someone else's design, you'll set the direction.DescriptionYou'll own end-to-end architecture for cloud syncing and media management features, writing performant, multi-threaded Swift code that ships to a massive install base and holds up under real creative workloads. Your collaborators will be HI designers, QA engineers, and cross-functional teams who expect you to bridge deep technical judgment with clear communication — influencing product direction, not just implementation. Every week, you'll compound your expertise in CloudKit, AVKit, and on-device storage while raising the technical bar for engineers around you through mentorship and architectural leadership.ResponsibilitiesArchitect the end-to-end design of cloud media library systems, setting technical direction that shapes how millions of users store, sync, and access creative workBuild production-grade cloud syncing and collaboration infrastructure that ships as core features in Apple creativity appsOwn the performance and correctness of multi-threaded media pipelines, from on-device storage to cloud state reconciliationDrive alignment across design, QA, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver complete,



polished featuresShape product and project direction by translating complex technical tradeoffs into clear decisions for both engineers and non-technical partnersMinimum Qualifications3+ years shipping production code on Apple platforms (iOS and/or macOS) with a track record of reliability and scaleAdvanced Swift proficiency: demonstrated through shipped frameworks, performance-critical systems, or large codebasesDeep expertise in cloud syncing architectures and media management technologies, applied to real consumer or professional productsProven technical lead experience: owning scoping, cross-team coordination, and stakeholder communication on multi-quarter featuresStrong command of concurrency patterns and multi-threaded programming, with measurable outcomes in correctness and throughputSolid computer science foundations: data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design applied at production scaleBachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent engineering experiencePreferred QualificationsHands-on experience building and shipping CloudKit-backed features, including sync conflict Designed and maintained developer-facing APIs or reusable frameworks adopted across multiple teams or productsBuilt media encoding, decoding, or playback systems using AVFoundation or AVKit in shipping applicationsDiagnosed and resolved systemic performance bottlenecks across memory, I/O, networking, or database layers with measurable before/after impactExperience with relational data layers (SQLite, Core Data, or PostgreSQL) in the context of media metadata or large-scale asset managementAt 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 $119,100 and $230,500, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.Apple employees also have the prospect to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple Inc.'s discretionary employee stock programs. Employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit award recommendations, and can purchase Apple Inc. stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple Inc.'s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Participation in Apple Inc.'s discretionary stock programs is governed by Apple Inc.'s stock plans and agreements and are not part of local employment contracts or compensation.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 BenefitsNote: Apple benefit and compensation 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. Apple provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Apple is a drug-free workplace.At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You'll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.Learn about accessibility in Apple's workplace

📌 Ios Engineer: Cloud Media And Collaboration (Vancouver)
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