Localization Software Engineer

Apple • Cupertino, CA

89d • $118,500 - $244,100

About The Position

Our Software Engineering team is a passionate group which powers the tooling, features and processes used to create an exceptional localized experience for Apple’s international customers. We are looking for a highly motivated engineer with strong software development, continuous testing, interpersonal and language skills who will work cross-functionally to take our tools and processes to the next level. You will work with a wide array of Apple software engineering teams, international software QA centers, translators and project managers to ensure that Apple delivers world-class software products to our international markets. You will join a team of passionate engineers to design, implement and qualify localization features, processes and tooling across a wide variety of Apple's products.

Requirements

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Informatics (or equivalent experience)
• Proficiency with Apple's programming languages (Swift, SwiftUI, Objective-C)
• Strong analytics and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience in software localization/internationalization
• Familiarity with localization standards and technologies (Unicode, XLIFF, ICU, etc.)
• Familiarity with Generative AI technologies (LLM)
• A working knowledge of UNIX commands and scripting languages (e.g. Python, Ruby, Perl)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent context switching and changing priorities
• Native-level foreign language skills in reading, writing and speaking

Responsibilities

• Improving and localizing the user interface and underlying functionality of Apple’s applications and platforms
• Analyzing international functionality issues and making changes to application and OS source code
• Working cross-functionally with other engineering teams, QA, and project management teams throughout Apple
• Developing and maintaining software tools that help facilitate the localization and internationalization process

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Retirement benefits
• A range of discounted products and free services
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
• Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
• Relocation assistance
• Opportunity to participate in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree