iOS Home Application Engineer - HomeKit

iOS Home Application Engineer - HomeKit

The iOS Home App is the center for an entire ecosystem of secure and intelligent home connectivity. We are developing technologies and crafting experiences that revolutionize the way people interact with their homes. The team is seeking an expert engineer to help build the integrated Home experience on the iOS platform.

Responsibilities

• You'll be tasked with maintaining and improving existing features and implementing new and innovative ideas for the future!
• You will also be responsible for delivering the best possible application performance including fast launch times and smooth scrolling.
• We work closely with the other iOS engineering teams, human interface designers, privacy, security and other groups across Apple and our partners at other companies.
• Our goals are simple but the task is large - build the most amazing home automation experience in the world that our customers will love.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong programming skills, preferably with Swift and Objective-C
• 3+ years iOS user-interface programming experience
• Experience with home automation scripting
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills
• Excellent understanding of optimization and performance issues across OS software layers
• Experience using AI coding assistants to increase efficiency and accuracy in delivered code
• Laser-focused on the smallest details that are important to our customers

Preferred Qualifications

• Development experience using the Matter protocol
• Obsessively passionate and inquisitive, and seek to tackle everyday problems in innovative ways
• Fervent interest in the connected home & IoT space

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 $147,400 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 expenses including 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.