If you’re looking for a job, you might check out the official Apple jobs website, where the company is looking for an “Apple Watch Evangelist.” The position will work closely with third-party developers to promote development for Apple’s upcoming wearables platform.
From the job posting:
Apple seeks a motivated iOS app development expert, with strong communication and people skills, to join the Technology Evangelism team.
As a member of Apple’s Technology Evangelism team you’ll work closely with 3rd party developers to help them build platform differentiating, next generation apps for iOS, with a primary focus on Apple Watch apps. You’ll use your app development know-how and experience to communicate app architecture, design, and programming best-practices. You’ll work closely with Apple’s engineering and marketing organizations on new technologies and frameworks, and enhancements to existing ones. You’ll help to define technical sessions for Apple’s annual Worldwide Developer Conference as well as seasonal Tech Talks and other developer facing workshops and events.
The Apple Watch will work with the iPhone to allow developers of both Apple Watch and iPhone apps to send notifications, and create full Apple Watch-optimized apps. Apple has announced the WatchKit SDK will be available to app developers in November.
If you have the following qualifications, perhaps you should throw your hat into the ring:
- Technical liaison between Apple and 3rd party developers for vital app development frameworks, focused on UIKit, Watch Kit, and additional Cocoa Touch frameworks as needed.
- Help 3rd party iOS developers adopt and understand key app development frameworks, techniques, and best practices.
- Help 3rd party developers “cross the finish line” and get last minute technical issues resolved or escalated within Apple and prepare for special events and new products.
- Identify and report technology adoption progress, trends, and issues faced by 3rd party iOS developers.
- Work closely with Apple engineering teams to deliver and enhance APIs to make 3rd party iOS developers successful.
- Oversee the creation and delivery of technical videos, sample code, and sessions at Apple’s annual Worldwide Developer Conference, iOS Tech Talks. and other developer events.
- Guide 3rd party developers in the analysis of their app’s code quality, technology usage, design, and performance.
While the Apple Watch itself will debut sometime in the Spring, applications from developers like MLB, Pinterest, SPG Hotels, and Lutron are already said to be in development.
(Via 9to5Mac)
