Apple-posted 2 months ago
Cupertino, CA
5,001-10,000 employees
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

Apple Arcade is looking for a seasoned Technical Producer with deep technical expertise and a passion for games to help support and elevate our growing catalog of premium titles. This person will serve as a critical bridge between Apple and our third-party development partners, offering expert guidance across implementation, technical compliance, and innovative new features-while being ready to dive deep into complex technical problems and speak fluently with engineers. Join us and help shape the future of Apple Arcade! As a Technical Producer, you will play a key role in reviewing and providing feedback on technical design documents, advising teams on Apple technologies and standard processes, and helping developers navigate platform-specific challenges. You will be the go-to resource for troubleshooting technical issues, ensuring seamless integrations, and upholding our service-level requirements-with a constant focus on player privacy, platform integrity, and the highest standards of quality. This is a unique opportunity to influence the technical direction of Apple Arcade, drive innovation, and help craft unforgettable gaming experiences for millions of players.

  • Review technical designs and provide actionable feedback to developers to ensure they align with Apple's standards for privacy, performance, and platform integration.
  • Provide expert support on Apple technologies such as Game Controller, CloudKit, Core Haptics, and GameKit.
  • Help troubleshoot implementation challenges, answer technical questions, and provide hands-on guidance as needed.
  • Define and maintain Arcade service-level technical requirements, and ensure consistency across all titles.
  • Collaborate with internal producers, engineers, and QA to support games through the full development lifecycle - from concept to App Store submission.
  • Identify areas for improvement in game and service experiences, proposing new ideas and features that players will appreciate.
  • Serve as a champion for our game development partners, advocating for their needs, driving for new features, tools and documentation, and working cross-functionally to provide the best possible experience for Apple Arcade partners.
  • Prototype implementation of best practices and support new feature testing to help guide technical decisions and to support partner adoption.
  • Passion for games and a deep appreciation for creating joyful, high-quality player experiences.
  • Familiarity with Apple Arcade's values and approach to premium, ad-free gaming.
  • Experience implementing various Apple frameworks including GameKit, CloudKit, Game Controller and Core Haptics.
  • Ability to balance technical rigor with creative vision.
  • Passion for privacy, security, and elevating the player experience.
  • Familiarity with subscription services or live service game operations.
  • Extensive experience with native Apple development using Swift.
  • Proven success working on acclaimed, high-quality games across a range of platforms.
  • Expertise in interpreting and writing technical documentation, including TDDs and implementation plans.
  • Experience working with Unity and/or Unreal game engines.
  • Strong organizational and cross-functional communication skills.
  • Experience supporting games through development, submission, and live operations.
  • Experience as a developer on an Apple Arcade title, with firsthand knowledge of the process, standards, and opportunities unique to the platform.
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