Technical Producer (Games), Apple Arcade

Technical Producer (Games), Apple Arcade

Apple Arcade is a family-friendly gaming service available on the App Store. This catalog is available to play on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro, and all 250+ games are free of ads and in-app purchases. Players can step into the shoes of their favorite sports stars in games like NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition, sneak around as a mischievous Sasquatch in Sneaky Sasquatch, or explore hundreds of other gamesboth new and oldfrom their favorite genres. 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 featureswhile being ready to dive deep into complex technical problems and speak fluently with engineers. Join us and help shape the future of Apple Arcade!

Description

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 requirementswith 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. You will:

• 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 lifecyclefrom 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.

Minimum Qualifications

10+ years of experience in game development, including significant hands-on experience in a technical engineering role, building and shipping high-quality games across multiple platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

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. Experiencing implementing various Apple frameworks including GameKit, CloudKit, Game Controller, and CoreHaptics. 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. Bonus: Experience as a developer on an Apple Arcade title, with firsthand knowledge of the process, standards, and opportunities unique to the platform.

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, 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 $272,100, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's 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 at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expensesincluding tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.