WebKit Web Compatibility Engineer

Apple is a technology company that creates innovative products, services, and customer experiences, including Safari, the world's fastest web browser.
$135,400 - $250,600
Frontend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Consumer

Description For WebKit Web Compatibility Engineer

Join Apple's Safari and WebKit team as a Web Compatibility Engineer, where you'll be at the forefront of web browser technology. This role combines the excitement of open-source development with the impact of working on products used by millions worldwide. You'll be responsible for expanding WebKit's support for new web standards features and ensuring Safari maintains its position as the world's fastest web browser.

Working with WebKit, the Open Source iOS and macOS framework that powers Safari, Mail, iBooks, and many other applications, you'll tackle challenging problems in web compatibility and performance. Your work will directly influence how users across Apple's entire product line experience web content.

The position offers a unique blend of technical challenges, requiring expertise in both web standards and systems programming. You'll collaborate with the open-source community and other browser vendors, contributing to the evolution of web standards. The role demands strong skills in C++ and deep knowledge of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, DOM).

At Apple, you'll be supported by comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage, retirement benefits, and equity opportunities through stock programs. The company's commitment to education is demonstrated through tuition reimbursement for career advancement. You'll be part of a team that values innovation and technical excellence, working in an environment where new ideas can quickly transform into extraordinary products.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about web technologies and browser development to make a significant impact on how millions of people interact with the web across Apple's platforms. The role offers competitive compensation, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to work with cutting-edge web technologies while contributing to open-source software development.

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Responsibilities For WebKit Web Compatibility Engineer

  • Implementing new web engine features
  • Reading and understanding web standards specifications
  • Creating demos and test cases for new and existing web technologies
  • Analyzing web pages to create reduced test cases for compatibility problems
  • Narrowing down bugs reported in WebKit applications
  • Interacting with developers on the Open Source WebKit project
  • Interacting with the web standards community, including other browser vendors

Requirements For WebKit Web Compatibility Engineer

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  • BS in Computer Science or equivalent education or work experience
  • Strong skills in a manual memory managed (e.g., pointer-based) language such as C, C++, or Objective-C
  • Detailed knowledge of web standards such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and the DOM
  • Must be able to understand C++ code by reading it

Benefits For WebKit Web Compatibility Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Education Budget
Equity
Relocation Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Employee stock programs
  • Education reimbursement
  • Discretionary restricted stock unit awards
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with discount
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Relocation benefits
  • Product discounts
  • Free services

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