Voice Control Engineer

Voice Control Engineer

Apple's Accessibility team is looking for a motivated Software Engineer to help develop and enhance features that make Apple's platforms more usable for those with motor challenges. In our dynamic group, you'll have the rare and rewarding opportunity to help craft products that improve and enhance the lives of our customers. The successful candidate will be able to quickly and deftly analyze and address accessibility issues across Apple's platforms. This includes ensuring that system components and apps correctly implement accessibility APIs, implementing new accessibility related features and working closely with quality assurance teams to design great experiences. Critical thinking and the ability to innovate are requirements for this position, however no prior experience with accessibility software is required. You'll join a focused team, but also work closely with the larger Accessibility organization at Apple. You will frequently interact with many groups at Apple to deliver ground breaking features. Here you'll find that we: Have a wide range of experience, from new engineers to Apple veterans. Provide a fast-paced and rewarding work environment. Have an encouraging and growth-focused workplace culture.

Description

As an engineer on the Voice Control team, you'll help design and build Voice Control features to improve access to users with disabilities. You will:

• Contribute to the design, implementation, and testing of new features in Voice Control (with opportunities to learn Objective-C, C++, and Swift)
• Participate in API reviews, write sample code, and improve developer documentation
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners, including Audio teams across platforms, AppKit and UIKit engineers, developer tools, designers, and technical writers
• Engage in code reviews and team discussions, learning best practices in framework development, performance, and reliability
• Have access to mentors and teammates who value teaching, thoughtful design, and building great developer tools

If you're passionate about accessibility and helping users with disabilities, we'd love to hear from you!

Minimum Qualifications

Proficient writing robust, stable, well-tested code in Swift, Objective-C, or C++ (from coursework, projects, internships, or research)

Experienced with application development, UI frameworks, or platform concepts (class projects or personal apps are great)

Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate and explain technical ideas, combined with a growth mindset that drives eagerness to learn, seek feedback, and iterate.

B.S. in Computer Science

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 $126,800 and $190,900, 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.

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.