HTTP Frameworks Software Engineer
Apple
Software Engineering
Cupertino, CA, USA
USD 121,900-214,500 / year + Equity
Posted on Mar 19, 2025
Summary
Posted:
Role Number:200595572
Seeking a strong C, C++, Swift, or Obj-C developer for Apple's HTTP protocol implementation (HTTP/1.1, HTTP/2, HTTP/3) as well as URL and URI standards. The group is responsible for the client-side HTTP code that powers Safari and WebKit, iCloud, App Store, Music, and the vast majority of other Apple and 3rd party apps and services, on all of Apple's OSs (iOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS). Besides networking, you are already proficient in — and if you're still learning as we all are, are encouraged to become fluent in — run-time performance optimization, multithreaded programming, cross-layer design, and many other concepts common to general software and OS development. Our developer API, URLSession, is implemented in the CFNetwork and Network frameworks in the Internet Frameworks & User Privacy org. We are also responsible for the Swift URL API (as well as preceding NSURL and CFURL API), implemented in Foundation framework and Swift open source libraries. These APIs have Swift and Objective-C interfaces, but are also implemented in C and C++. Peer groups, with which you may need to collaborate closely, include WebKit, and framework teams supporting AirDrop, Messages, FaceTime, and Swift.
Description
We are seeking a talented software engineer to help us to both build and maintain next-generation technologies for Apple's mobile, desktop, wearable, and services platforms. We need a creative engineer with experience developing high-quality products on schedule, strong communication and collaboration skills, and a passion for innovation. In this role you will be responsible for designing and implementing new features, as well as maintaining existing libraries
Minimum Qualifications
- B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or equivalent
- Proficiency in software development (C, C++, Swift, or Obj-C), strong analytical ability and debugging skills, and proficiency in multithreaded development
- Proficiency with any of Cocoa, Swift, Objective-C, iOS/macOS, or cross-platform development
Key Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- In-depth knowledge (or strong curiosity about learning) one or more areas in networking — the team will give you a running start in the areas you will be responsible for, but you should be able to learn quickly, and be capable of both working independently and collaborating with the team
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Familiarity with software development using Apple developer or cross-platform APIs
- Optional: Network library development, networking research, networking, or URI/URL standards
Education & Experience
Additional Requirements
Pay & Benefits
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