WebKit Web Compatibility Engineer

Apple is a technology company known for innovative products, services, and customer experiences.
$135,400 - $250,600
Frontend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
AI · Consumer

Description For WebKit Web Compatibility Engineer

The Safari and WebKit team at Apple is seeking a WebKit Web Compatibility Engineer to join their team responsible for Safari, the world's fastest web browser. In this role, you will be expanding WebKit's support for new web standards features and addressing compatibility and performance issues in Safari and WebKit.

Key responsibilities include:

  • 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
  • Engaging with the web standards community, including other browser vendors

You will play a crucial role in ensuring compatibility with web specifications across Apple's entire product line, contributing to a high-quality web experience for users.

The ideal candidate should have:

  • BS in Computer Science or equivalent education/work experience
  • Strong skills in manual memory managed languages (C, C++, or Objective-C)
  • Detailed knowledge of web standards (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and the DOM)
  • Ability to understand C++ code by reading it

Preferred qualifications include experience with:

  • UIKit, AppKit, and CFNetwork
  • Systems programming and inter-process communication

Join Apple's WebKit team and contribute to the development of cutting-edge web technologies while ensuring a seamless web experience across Apple's products.

Last updated 14 days ago

Responsibilities For WebKit Web Compatibility Engineer

  • Implement new web engine features
  • Read and understand web standards specifications
  • Create demos and test cases for web technologies
  • Analyze web pages for compatibility problems
  • Narrow down bugs in WebKit applications
  • Interact with Open Source WebKit project developers
  • Engage with web standards community and other browser vendors

Requirements For WebKit Web Compatibility Engineer

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  • BS in Computer Science or equivalent education/work experience
  • Strong skills in manual memory managed languages (C, C++, or Objective-C)
  • Detailed knowledge of web standards (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and DOM)
  • Ability to understand C++ code by reading it

Benefits For WebKit Web Compatibility Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
401k
Equity
Education Budget
Relocation Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Discounted products and free services
  • Education reimbursement
  • Employee stock programs
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Relocation assistance

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