App Development Consulting Engineer

London, England, United Kingdom Sales and Business Development

We help Apple's largest business customers and strategic solution partners to create and deploy best-in-class app experiences on Apple platforms through design and native development best practices. From strategy, through design to deployment, we guide product teams to build consumer-grade business applications that take the most of the Apple platform and ecosystem, transforming the way people work. We're looking for an experienced engineer with deep expertise in Apple's ecosystem and a genuine excitement for solving complex workflows using Apple's technologies and frameworks, who wants to shape the future of enterprise software, and inspire others to do the same. You'll work at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and real-world business transformation. Every day brings new challenges, from complex enterprise workflows across industries (apps for pilots, surgeons, and cutting-edge research studies) to emerging AI capabilities, and the opportunity to define how Apple's platforms shape the future of work.

Engineering position that requires real-world software development experience building and shipping apps on Apple platforms. You will be fully immersed in the platform, living on Apple's developer tools, exploring APIs as they evolve, and defining best practices. You will work directly with developers, influencing their app's architecture, user experience and development practices, helping them ship modern business apps leveraging the latest Apple technologies and frameworks. Your work will significantly impact how businesses build software for Apple devices. You will play a key role in shaping the Design Lab methodology, processes, and programs that support Apple's customers and partners throughout their app development journey, partnering with the team's Design Lead to elevate our team's initiatives as well as the customer and developer experience. This role offers an incredible opportunity to shape the future of AI-powered business apps, and help define what AI-enabled business applications look like on Apple platforms. Engage with C-level executives and decision makers to translate technical possibilities into business value, championing the innovation that the Apple technology stack makes possible. Partner and collaborate with internal stakeholders at Apple on initiatives that accelerate customers' digital transformation. Create and lead presentations to large audiences, both technical and non-technical. Opportunity to embrace constant growth and learning as technologies and business challenges evolve. Support EMEIA business and education customers and partners, with some travel required.

• Recent, hands-on experience building and deploying multiple apps on Apple platforms
• Deep expertise in Apple's core frameworks, including SwiftUI and UIKit, and Apple's developer tools.
• Deep understanding of the software development and release life-cycle
• Understanding of business processes, app lifecycle, and product management
• Strong understanding of AI/ML developer frameworks, as well as understanding of alternative tools and technologies, active engagement with AI tools, and a demonstrated interest in their potential for business applications.
• Problem-solver who thrives on complex challenges.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experienced and comfortable presenting to both technical and non technical audiences.
• Proactive individual who's very comfortable driving independent work, exploring solutions, and delivering results.
• Ability to quickly understand needs and evaluate potential solutions

• Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or equivalent experience
• macOS and visionOS development experience is a plus
• Experience with large, complex enterprise use cases is preferred
• Ability to build intuitive user interfaces and optimise user experience, in line with Apple's HIG and design patterns.
• Experience with development best-practices for performance optimisation, security, accessibility and app distribution.
• Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to communicate Apple's platform message
• Creative thinker who envisions, explores and clearly communicates innovative use cases that inspire customers and developers alike.
• Track record of building intuitive interfaces aligned with Apple's Human Interface Guidelines
• Strong attention to detail, and high standards for quality, with a passion for building polished, engaging apps

At Apple, we're not all the same. And that's our greatest strength. We draw on the differences in who we are, what we've experienced and how we think. Because to create products that serve everyone, we believe in including everyone. Therefore, we are committed to treating all applicants fairly and equally. As a registered Disability Confident employer, we will work with applicants to make any reasonable accommodations. Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal backgrounds in a manner consistent with applicable law. Learn more