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Developer Publications - Software Engineering Author

Pay Competitive

Employment type Other

Job Description

• Req#: 200552644

Summary

In Developer Publications, we teach people to design and build incredible software for Apple’s platforms. Our audience includes beginning developers starting out with Swift Playgrounds, designers using our Human Interface Guidelines, and the wide range of developers using Xcode. As a Software Engineering Author, you’ll work closely with editors, engineers, designers, and teams across Apple to produce clear, concise, engaging content. Your tutorials, sample code, and API reference documentation will reach millions of developers and help them craft apps that use the latest Apple technologies to surprise and delight users.

Description

In this role, your responsibilities include:

• Exploring how the latest software technologies work by discussing design principles, analyzing engineering specifications, and developing code.
• Crafting plans for providing extraordinary educational content for a technology.
• Researching developer needs and producing compelling content to address those needs.
• Composing documents that teach standard methodologies for using technologies through tutorials, sample code, and API references.
• Reviewing new APIs for correctness, completeness, clarity, and ease of use, and participating in conversations to improve the APIs with various software engineering teams.
• Taking an active role in developing engaging presentations for Apple's annual Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC).

Minimum Qualifications

Key Qualifications

• A passion for Apple, learning new technologies, and teaching developers to write amazing apps.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, critical-thinking capabilities, and attention to detail.
• The ability to interpret complex topics and distill them into clear, simplified prose and teachable sample code.
• Proven experience developing apps using Xcode and Swift/Objective-C.
• Familiarity with JavaScript and REST APIs a plus.
• Familiarity with Apple’s Human Interface Guidelines and an understanding of UX/UI design principles a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

Education & Experience

Additional Requirements

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 $124,600 and $230,600, 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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