Software Engineer, Shortcuts - Proactive

Apple Inc.; Cupertino, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 278,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Apple stock programs

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, CA seeks a Software Engineer for the Shortcuts Proactive role. You will develop features for the Shortcuts app across Apple devices, delivering elegant user experiences that leverage AI-powered automation while preserving privacy and security.

You will work with a cross-functional team to ship robust code, align with OS frameworks, and contribute to the evolution of system features in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Computer Science or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience building software in Objective-C or Swift.
• Experience creating complex UIs with UIKit, AppKit, or SwiftUI.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop features for the Shortcuts app across Apple platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable solutions.
• Maintain and improve existing code and fix bugs.
• Contribute to system features aligned with OS frameworks and AI capabilities.

Skills

Objective-C/Swift

UIKit/AppKit/SwiftUI

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Xcode

lldb

Instruments

Claude Code

Job description

Software Engineer, Shortcuts - Proactive

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

Play a part in the next revolution in human-computer interaction. Contribute to a product that helps users tune their devices, making them more personal. Discover new ways of harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to improve user automation products at Apple, where advanced technology meets the liberal arts. Work with the people who created Shortcuts, Siri AI, and other system features that help millions of people get things done on their devices in a private, secure way. Join the Shortcuts App and Infrastructure team at Apple! Our team is looking for iOS and macOS engineers who are passionate about building user experiences and products that make customers' lives easier. In this role, you'll be part of a cross-functional and collaborative team that works on a first party app on all of Apple's platforms. You'll ship code that runs on the devices you use every day and powers products critical to the lives of millions of users!

Description

Primarily you will be responsible for developing features for the Shortcuts app. As a strong programmer and a creative problem solver, you will break down interesting technical challenges and create robust, scalable solutions. You will work across teams and organizations, building relationships and crafting compelling system features. You love building an elegant user experience and are passionate about improving digital productivity. You want to create fluid software that aligns with new operating system frameworks, artificial intelligence capabilities, and hardware features. You finish projects with a keen eye to the details that surprise and delight customers. You will play a crucial role in guiding our existing products, leveraging your ability to anticipate issues before they arrive, and lead development of essential technologies in early stages. You care deeply about software architecture and writing code that is robust and maintainable for the future. You are excited about developing new features, as well as maintaining existing code, fixing bugs, and contributing to overall system design. You know it’s all in the details.

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
• Experience creating complex and performant user interfaces with UIKit, AppKit, or SwiftUI
• Skilled at communicating, whether verbally or in writing

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with essential tools (Xcode, lldb, Instruments, Claude Code)
• Attention to detail and focus on quality

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 $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

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