Software Engineer, Automations and Shortcuts

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
Salary
$150,400–$277,600 / yr
Posted
41 days ago
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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $175k
This role $214k
$120k most similar roles pay here $295k

This role pays more than 78% of similar roles. Most pay $136,668–$214,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $214k versus about $175k for comparable roles.

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About Apple Inc

Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

Apple Inc currently has 1984 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $175,000–$277,600 across 1590 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Software Engineer, Automations and Shortcuts

As a Software Engineer, Automations and Shortcuts, Proactive, you will join the team responsible for Shortcuts, Siri, and Proactive Intelligence technology. You will develop and maintain Automations features with a specific focus on Home and HomeKit integration to create seamless, intelligent routines across iOS and macOS platforms. Your daily work involves building complex, performant systems that integrate deeply with the operating system and hardware while collaborating across teams to deliver cohesive experiences. You will contribute across the full feature stack, from architecture and implementation to bug fixes and system design. To succeed, you must be proficient in Objective-C and Swift, and comfortable using tools like Xcode, lldb, Instruments, and Claude Code. The role focuses on solving technical challenges in the connected home experience by turning smart devices into intelligent systems through robust software architecture.

What does a Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $214000 from 775 postings across 63 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Develop and maintain Automations features with a focus on Home and HomeKit integration.
  • Build complex, performant systems that integrate deeply with the OS and hardware.
  • Implement features across the full stack from architecture and system design to bug fixes.
  • Integrate first-party apps and services into seamless, intelligent routines.
  • Develop on-device intelligence and Proactive technologies for iOS and macOS platforms.
  • Guide early-stage development of new capabilities while anticipating potential technical issues.
  • Write robust, maintainable code that ensures a high-quality user experience across all Apple devices.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Experience building software applications in Objective-C or Swift.
  • Experience building and maintaining complex, performant systems that integrate deeply with the OS and hardware.
  • Strong communication skills in both verbal and written formats.
  • Ability to work in cross-functional environments solving problems across multiple systems.
  • Proficiency with tools such as Xcode, lldb, Instruments, and Claude Code.
  • Ability to take ownership of products by anticipating issues and driving early-stage development.
  • Focus on creating robust, performant, and maintainable software architecture.

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