Senior Performance Engineer - Apple Frameworks

Cupertino Until 9/21/2026 6+ years exp First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

Apple Maps Engineering is looking for a Senior Performance Engineer with a balanced focus on system and performance engineering to join our team. In this role, you will dive deep into our system architecture and user interface systems, establish performance baselines, solve complex performance issues, and build the mechanisms which prevent regressions before they happen!

Description

As a hands-on and collaborative performance engineer on our team, you will involve in designing and implementing a comprehensive, automated power and performance regression testing strategy, targeting critical metrics like frame rate, latency, memory, power efficiency, and overall system responsiveness across all platforms. You will be equally focused on identifying, diagnosing, and resolving complex performance issues across our applications, systems, and user-interface layers.

A key aspect of this role includes partnering and collaborating with other performance and client engineers, cross-functionally providing the critical data and insights that guide our engineering teams to craft efficient, responsive, and visually appealing experiences!

Minimum Qualifications

BS in Computer Science or equivalent.
At least 6+ years of experience developing performance-critical software, with a solid understanding of systems architecture, modern frameworks and their performance characteristics for mobile applications.
Experience using various profiling tools, (e.g. Xcode Instruments, Android Studio Profiler, VTune, or other proprietary tools) to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks affecting the UI, CPU, GPU, memory, and system power.
Proficiency in performance analysis, debugging, and code optimization techniques to enhance application and user interface performance.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse team and thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
Effective communication of intricate performance analysis to diverse stakeholders, including actionable recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience optimizing performance across various domains on multiple platforms (e.g. iOS, Android, or Desktop).
Knowledge of power management and battery-life analysis techniques.
Experience with Mac or iOS application development using Swift/Swift-UI or Objective-C.

About this role

Summary

Designs and implements performance testing, diagnoses issues, and optimizes system responsiveness.

Job title

Senior Performance Engineer - Apple Frameworks

Experience level

6+ years

Minimum experience

6+ years exp

Industry

technology

Location requirements

Must be in Cupertino; remote not specified.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

performance analysisprofiling toolssystem architecturecode optimizationcollaboration

Preferred skills

multi-platform performancepower managementSwift/SwiftUIObjective-C

Specializations

performance analysissystem architecturemobile applicationsprofiling toolsoptimization
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Cupertino, CA, USA

On-site City