About the position
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.
Responsibilities
- Develop the platform that enables accessories, iOS devices, and applications to work together.
- Work on different layers of the software stack, including protocol design and implementation.
- Define the customer experience for HomeKit.
- Enhance and refine existing features.
- Pioneer groundbreaking ideas for future technology.
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++.
- Excellent experience with operating systems concepts that contribute to application performance and scalability.
- 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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
- Retirement benefits.
- Discounted products and free services.
- Reimbursement for certain educational expenses, including tuition.
- Eligibility for discretionary bonuses or commission payments.
- Relocation assistance.
