The HomeKit team provides the foundation that enables an entire ecosystem of secure and intelligent home connectivity. We are developing technologies and crafting experiences that revolutionize the way people interact with the accessories around them. The team is seeking a hardworking engineer to help build the Home automation platform and take it to the next level. 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. Youll 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: Bachelors and/or Masters degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field. 3-5 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, 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.
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