Technical Training Instructor, Software University

At Apple, the Software University empowers Software Engineering teams with knowledge, best practices, and experiences to drive innovation. As a Technical Trainer, you will combine engineering expertise with instructional design to create impactful learning experiences. This role involves designing, developing, and delivering high-quality training for engineers across Apple's software platforms, partnering with engineering leaders to identify needs, and facilitating engaging sessions to elevate best practices and help teams build products millions rely on daily.

Must Have

• Hands-on experience developing software applications on Apple platforms (iOS, macOS, for example).
• Proficiency with Swift, Python, Objective-C, or similar languages, and familiarity with modern software development frameworks.
• Experience designing and delivering instructor-led technical training for engineering audiences.
• Experience developing self-paced tutorials, sample apps, or technical documentation for software engineers.
• Strong presentation, group facilitation, and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel to deliver in-person training at other office locations.

Good to Have

• Proficiency with Xcode, diagnostic tools, and automated testing workflows.
• Ability to quickly learn new tools and to create engaging educational content.
• Experience collaborating with engineering leaders or cross-functional stakeholders to define training goals and strategy.
• Ability to coach and develop others in presenting and creating technical content.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and adapt to changing needs.
• Familiarity with ML concepts or emerging Apple platform and industry technologies.

Perks & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Range of discounted products and free services
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses (tuition) for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple
• Discretionary bonuses or commission payments (if eligible)
• Relocation (if eligible)
• Opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs
• Eligibility for discretionary restricted stock unit awards
• Option to purchase Apple stock at a discount through Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The future of software is shaped not only by the ingenuity of our engineers but by how we learn, grow, and elevate excellence together. Software University sits at the heart of this mission—empowering teams across Apple’s Software Engineering organization with the knowledge, best practices, and experiences that drive innovation at scale. We design learning experiences that strengthen engineering craft, accelerate adoption of new technologies, and help engineers build the products and platforms that millions rely on every day. Our work is rooted in curiosity, collaboration, and a belief that when we learn together, we unlock entirely new possibilities. As a Software University Technical Trainer, you will blend engineering expertise with instructional design to create meaningful learning experiences that help developers across Apple do the best work of their careers. You’ll join a team dedicated to elevating employees’ capabilities by creating learning and development programs. From designing technical training, to leading training sessions, to engaging directly with engineering leaders, you will help shape how Apple teams learn, build, and solve hard problems.

A Software University Technical Trainer designs, develops, and delivers high-quality training for engineers across Software Engineering. This role blends hands-on engineering knowledge with clear, engaging instructional design to support teams creating software across Apple’s software platforms. In this role, you will partner closely with engineering leaders to identify learning needs, create exceptional training materials, and deliver courses that elevate best practices throughout Apple.

• Partner with engineering teams and leaders to uncover learning needs, define training objectives, and align content with business and product priorities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure cohesive, high-impact training across Apple’s software engineering community.
• Design and develop courses, workshops, and self-paced learning experiences.
• Facilitate engaging in-person and virtual training sessions, adapting content to various engineering skill levels.
• Create high-quality instructional materials including tutorials, guides, labs, sample apps, and best-practice documentation.
• Maintain, update, and iterate training content as internal tools, frameworks, and technologies evolve, and stay current with technology areas relevant to the work.
• Use metrics and participant feedback to evaluate training effectiveness and guide improvements.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or 6+ years of directly related engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience developing software applications on Apple platforms (iOS, macOS, for example).
• Proficiency with Swift, Python, Objective-C, or similar languages, and familiarity with modern software development frameworks.
• Experience designing and delivering instructor-led technical training for engineering audiences.
• Experience developing self-paced tutorials, sample apps, or technical documentation for software engineers.
• Strong presentation, group facilitation, and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel to deliver in-person training at other office locations.

Additional Requirements

• Proficiency with Xcode, diagnostic tools, and automated testing workflows.
• Ability to quickly learn new tools and to create engaging educational content.
• Experience collaborating with engineering leaders or cross-functional stakeholders to define training goals and strategy.
• Ability to coach and develop others in presenting and creating technical content.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and adapt to changing needs.
• Familiarity with ML concepts or emerging Apple platform and industry technologies.

Base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $181,100 and $318,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Employees also have the opportunity to become a shareholder through participation in discretionary employee stock programs. Employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Benefits.

Note: Benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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Accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.