Software Engineer, Proactive - Shortcuts

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 150,400 - 277,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Product discounts and free services

Education reimbursement

Bonuses or relocation

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino is seeking a Software Engineer for the Proactive Shortcuts team. You will work on integrating with Apple platforms, building robust, high-performance features, and shaping how users interact with devices.

The role covers design, coding, debugging, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to deliver reliable system services and first‑party APIs. Competitive base pay and extensive benefits accompany relocation options.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Computer Science or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience building software and applications in Objective‑C or Swift.
• Familiarity with essential tools (Xcode, lldb, Instruments).
• Attention to detail and focus on quality.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Skills

Swift

Objective-C

Xcode

LLDB

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or related field

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

Xcode IDE

LLDB Debugger

Instruments

Job description

Software Engineer, Proactive - Shortcuts

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

Play a part in the next revolution in human-computer interaction and work with us to build intelligent technology that makes each device feel truly personal. Work alongside the teams behind Siri, Shortcuts, and other features that millions rely on every day! Our team is looking for engineers experienced with working on Apple platforms who are passionate about building complex, performant systems that deeply integrate with the operating system and the hardware it runs on. In this role, you'll be part of a cross-functional and collaborative team that works on solutions used by first‑party apps and system services. Your work will shape how people interact with their devices at the most fundamental level.

Description

This role involves guiding existing products, anticipating issues before they arrive, and leading development of essential technologies in early stages. You'll fit right in if you care deeply about software architecture and writing code that is robust and maintainable for the future, whether that's developing new features, maintaining existing code, fixing bugs, or contributing to overall system design.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience building software and applications in Objective‑C or Swift.
• Familiarity with essential tools (Xcode, lldb, Instruments).
• Attention to detail and focus on quality.
• Skilled at communicating, whether verbally or in writing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience creating complex and performant user interfaces with UIKit, AppKit, or SwiftUI.
• Experience building APIs for internal or external clients.

Apple’s base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base pay range for this role is between $150,400 and $277,600, 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.

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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