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Music Apps Developer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

IOS Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$60.75 - $83.75/hr

... coolest social music app, but also to help build the foundation of a high powered mobile ... Passion for creating high quality mobile apps. MVP application design and complex reactive touch ...

iOS Engineer

Chicago, IL

$53.25 - $73.50/hr

Build out an iPad version Qualifications * 1+ years experience writing iOS/Swift apps * Ability to ... No musical knowledge necessary * Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Additional ...

iOS Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$53.25 - $73.50/hr

Build out an iPad version Qualifications * 1+ years experience writing iOS/Swift apps * Ability to ... No musical knowledge necessary * Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Additional ...

Digital Supply Chain Content Support Engineering is where content (books, music, podcasts, apps, videos), processing, CMS tools, and support processes meet. We're the heart and soul of the ...

Senior iOS Developer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$184K - $324K/yr

These are the people who power the App Store, Apple TV, Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, Apple Books ... You will build iOS apps and frameworks to help our engineers and data scientists iterate upon and ...

Software Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Build Suno's apps for creating, exploring, and listening to music * Architect and build services to ... Strong foundation in software engineering principles and practices * Experience with web ...

The UnitedMasters team is made up of musicians, marketers, engineers, and storytellers with ... This role requires a design leader who has extensive experience designing for mobile apps and ...

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How much do music apps developer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for music apps developer in the United States is $52.84, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40.38 and $64.66 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a music apps developer?

Music Apps Developers are software professionals who design, build, and maintain applications related to music creation, streaming, editing, or playback. They use programming languages and frameworks to develop apps for platforms like iOS, Android, or web, often integrating audio processing, user interfaces, and third-party music services. These developers may work on products such as DAWs (digital audio workstations), streaming services, or music learning tools. Their work combines technical skills with a passion for music and user experience. Music Apps Developers often collaborate with designers, musicians, and audio engineers to deliver innovative music solutions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a music apps developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Music Apps Developer, you need strong programming skills (such as proficiency in languages like Swift, Kotlin, or C++), a background in audio signal processing, and a solid understanding of music theory and user experience design. Familiarity with digital audio workstation (DAW) integration, audio frameworks (like JUCE or Core Audio), and relevant certifications in software development are typically expected. Creativity, problem-solving, and effective collaboration are vital soft skills for standing out in this role. These skills ensure the creation of innovative, reliable, and user-friendly music applications that meet the needs of both musicians and consumers.

What are some common challenges music apps developers face when integrating third-party audio libraries?

Music Apps Developers often encounter challenges such as compatibility issues between different audio libraries and operating systems, as well as latency problems when processing real-time audio. Balancing high-quality audio performance while ensuring the app remains responsive and efficient is another frequent concern. Additionally, developers must stay up-to-date with evolving standards and best practices in digital signal processing, which can require ongoing learning and adaptation.

What is the difference between Music Apps Developer vs Mobile App Developer?

AspectMusic Apps DeveloperMobile App Developer
Required SkillsMusic software, audio processing, UI/UX for music appsGeneral mobile app development, multiple platforms
Work EnvironmentMusic tech companies, entertainment industryTech firms, startups, various industries
CertificationsRelevant programming, audio engineeringMobile development certifications (e.g., Android, iOS)
Industry UsageMusic and entertainment sectorsBroad across multiple sectors

While both roles involve app development, a Music Apps Developer specializes in creating applications tailored for music and audio experiences, often requiring knowledge of audio processing and music industry standards. In contrast, a Mobile App Developer builds applications for general mobile platforms across various industries. The choice depends on your focus—music-specific features or broader mobile development skills.

What are popular job titles related to Music Apps Developer jobs?

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Infographic showing various Music Apps Developer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $109,905 per year, or $52.8 per hour.

Software Development Engineer in Test, Full Stack, Creativity Apps

San Diego, CA • On-site

Apple Inc.
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing • 10K+ employees

$175K - $308K/yr

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Medical, Dental, Retirement

Posted 13 days ago


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Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

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Job description

Software Development Engineer in Test, Full Stack, Creativity Apps

San Diego, California, United States Software and Services

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming outstanding products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job, and there's no telling what you could accomplish.The Creativity Applications team is looking for a Software Development Engineer in Test who has experience in shipping iOS/macOS applications, cloud-based frameworks, and APIs with the highest quality, validating new and innovative on-device ML and AI features in the creative space. You will have the unique and rewarding opportunity to help shape upcoming products that will delight and inspire millions of Apple’s customers every day. Ideally, we are looking for someone with a passion and/or background in video editing to contribute to the production of innovative tools for creative professionals, video makers, and visual storytellers.

Description

In this role, you will be responsible for planning, designing, writing, maintaining, and executing test strategy and test plans. You will drive all aspects of quality and process improvements to help the team ensure that our features are rock-solid and ready to be released to our customers. Reporting bugs with outstanding isolation and regression techniques will be the key to your success. This role requires balancing a wide variety of deliverables that will rely on your talent for managing priorities and communicating progress and risks effectively and systematically. Your ongoing curiosity and dedication to self-education in AI/ML technologies, video/photo/music/productivity applications, editing software, as well as new testing techniques, is what will set you apart. You will be working closely with other team members to help coordinate multi-functional test efforts.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Software Development Engineer in Test or similar engineering roles.
  • Proven experience designing, developing, and maintaining scalable test automation frameworks for mobile and web platforms using tools like XCTest, Selenium, or WebdriverIO.
  • Proficiency in testing iOS/macOS and/or Android apps, cloud-based frameworks, and framework APIs.
  • Experience developing/validating GenAI tools or working on AI-adjacent projects.
  • Demonstrable experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines and associated tools (e.g., Jenkins, Xcode Server).
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Proven experience of working on Creator or Creative platform and applications.
  • Familiar with Apple ecosystem and writing automation for Apple platforms including iOS and macOS.
  • Experience with photo, video, and cloud editing workflows using creative applications is a plus.
  • Experience in large-scale web applications and cross-platform test automation.

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 $175,000 and $308,500, 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 expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

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

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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant

At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.

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Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, intelligent people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same real passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it.

Industry

Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Cupertino, CA, US

Year founded

1976