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WebKit Web Compatibility Engineer

Apple creates extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences, known for Safari, the world's fastest web browser, and WebKit framework.
$135,400 - $250,600
Frontend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Consumer
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Description For WebKit Web Compatibility Engineer

Join Apple's Safari and WebKit team in a role that combines innovation with technical excellence. As a WebKit Web Compatibility Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of web technology, working on Safari - the world's fastest web browser - and the WebKit framework that powers numerous Apple applications.

Your role will be crucial in expanding WebKit's capabilities and ensuring seamless web experiences across Apple's entire product ecosystem. You'll be implementing new web engine features, diving deep into web standards specifications, and creating comprehensive test cases. Your expertise will be essential in analyzing and resolving compatibility issues that affect millions of users worldwide.

Working with the Open Source WebKit project, you'll collaborate with talented developers and engage with the broader web standards community, including other browser vendors. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of web technologies while working with cutting-edge tools and frameworks.

The role combines technical challenges with creative problem-solving, requiring strong skills in memory-managed languages and deep knowledge of web standards. You'll be part of a team that values innovation and technical excellence, with the opportunity to contribute to products used by millions globally.

Apple offers an outstanding compensation package, including competitive base pay, stock options, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities. You'll work in an environment that promotes creativity, collaboration, and technical innovation, with the chance to make a significant impact on how people interact with web content across Apple's product line.

This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about web technologies, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and wants to contribute to shaping the future of web standards and compatibility. Join Apple's WebKit team and be part of creating the next generation of web experiences.

Last updated 4 months ago

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

JavaScript
  • BS in Computer Science or equivalent education or work experience
  • Strong skills in manual memory managed languages (C, C++, or Objective-C)
  • Detailed knowledge of web standards (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and 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

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