Software Engineer - HomeKit

The HomeKit team provides the foundation for a secure and intelligent home connectivity ecosystem, developing a scalable and distributed system to revolutionize user interaction with accessories. This hands-on engineer role involves building and enhancing the home automation platform, working across the software stack from protocol design to developer APIs and customer experience. The position offers the opportunity to refine existing features and pioneer groundbreaking ideas to shape the future of technology, aiming to craft the most amazing home automation experience globally.

Must Have

• 5-10 years of software development experience
• Strong programming skills in one or more object-oriented languages such as Objective-C or C++
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience

Good to Have

• Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Excellent experience with operating systems concepts that contribute to application performance and scalability, including: multi-threading, memory management, networking, wireless technologies, protocols, and distributed system architecture
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment with a real passion for product quality and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a rapid development cycle with tight schedules
• Well-founded grasp of computer science fundamentals
• Experience shipping real products to customers
• Experience with Smart Home technology
• Knowledge of Matter or Zigbee technology

Perks & Benefits

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

The HomeKit team provides the foundation that enables an entire ecosystem of secure and intelligent home connectivity. We are developing a scalable and distributed system to enable a new class of experiences that will revolutionize the way people interact with the accessories around them. The team is seeking a hands on, hardworking engineer to help build the Home automation platform and take it to the next level.

You will develop the platform that enables accessories, iOS devices, and applications to work together to create amazing user experiences. You will work on different layers of the software stack, from protocol design and implementation, to developer APIs, to defining the customer experience. You'll have the exciting opportunity to not only enhance and refine existing features but also to pioneer groundbreaking ideas that will shape the future of our technology. Our goals are simple but the task is large - craft the most amazing home automation experience in the world that our customers will love.

• 5-10 years of software development experience.
• Strong programming skills in one or more object-oriented languages such as Objective-C or C++.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience.

• Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Excellent experience with operating systems concepts that contribute to application performance and scalability, including: multi-threading, memory management, networking, wireless technologies, protocols, and distributed system architecture.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment with a real passion for product quality and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a rapid development cycle with tight schedules.
• Well-founded grasp of computer science fundamentals.
• Experience shipping real products to customers.
• Experience with Smart Home technology.
• Knowledge of Matter or Zigbee technology.

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 $139,500 and $258,100, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. 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

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Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.