Senior iOS Engineer - Home Ecosystem (Apps & Frameworks)

Come join Apple’s Home Ecosystem group, where we are creating new and innovative Home technology and experiences. As a Software Engineer, you will be developing apps, frameworks and daemons on iOS platforms to build cutting-edge user experience and UI. We work in a fast-paced environment, where your curiosity and creativity will have an opportunity to shine. You’ll have an opportunity to be a part of every stage of development — from concept phase to deployment, while collaborating cross-functionally across a variety of teams across Apple. We are looking for an on-device full-stack engineer who is passionate about software quality and user experience. You’ll help design, develop and patent the next generation of Apple’s state-of-the-art technologies, experiences and services. Be ready to make something phenomenal when you come here. Dynamic, inspiring people and innovative, industry-defining technologies are the norm at Apple. The people who work here have reinvented and defined entire industries with our products and services. Come take Apple’s Home software and our ecosystem cameras to the next level.

Description

In this role, you will design and implement new software experiences in close partnership with SW, HW and other disciplines across Apple such as Design, Product Marketing, Privacy, Security, Machine Learning, HomePod and AppleTV. Your passion for technology, privacy, and user experiences will be key to success. This job will drive new features for HomeKit Camera experiences. A proactive attitude to solving problems and ability to closely collaborate with others will be essential in handling responsibilities including:

1. Design, architect and implement new apps, frameworks and daemons, in Swift/Objective-C.
2. Understand product requirements, engage with team members and customers to define solutions, and estimate the scope of work required.
3. Implement features that involve communication with other related products and various cloud back-ends.
4. Deliver solutions that can keep up with a rapidly evolving product.
5. Write comprehensive unit tests, build test and verification pipelines to ensure reliability and resiliency, and work closely with software integration teams for the software you deliver.
6. Participate in architecture and code reviews, and hiring interviews.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proficient in Swift and/or Objective-C and common Apple frameworks and technologies.
• Hands-on experience shipping high quality software with responsive, interactive UI.
• Experience creating powerful and concise APIs and broad knowledge of layered software architecture.
• Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, object-oriented programming, and design with keen eye to best practices and design patterns.
• Deep understanding of memory management, multi-threaded programming, and synchronization.
• Effective communicator, excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to work with all levels of engineers and people in other fields.
• Motivated self-starter and great teammate who thrives working in a dynamic environment and learning new technologies.
• Proactive and forward-thinking, with strong collaboration skills to partner with multi-functional groups across the company.
• BS in Computer Science, related fields, or relevant professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with performance – profiling, identifying, and implementing optimization strategies.
• Experience with memory debugging tools and strategies.
• Familiarity with Machine Learning and/or Computer Vision domains.
• Familiarity with AVFoundation.

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 $170,700 and $300,200, 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.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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.