HomeKit Software Engineer, Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems

Apple Inc.
Cupertino, CA, United States
about 1 month ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Application Performance Management Communications Protocols Computer Programming Computer Engineering Distributed Systems Memory Management Home Automation Object-Oriented Software Development Software Engineering Multithreading Information Technology
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Wireless Technologies Objective C++

Job description

The HomeKit team provides the foundation which enables an entire ecosystem of secure and intelligent connected home devices. Our mission is to create a scalable, distributed system that will transform how people interact with their home accessories. We are looking for a dedicated and passionate engineer to help advance our Home platform and elevate it to new heights, 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.

Requirements

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

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