Software Engineer, Automations and Shortcuts, Proactive
Apple
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Cupertino, CA · Posted November 11, 2026
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About the job
Play a part in the next revolution in human-computer interaction. Join the team behind Shortcuts, Siri, and Proactive Intelligence technology that helps millions of people get more done on their devices, privately and securely. As an iOS and macOS engineer on this team, you'll help shape Automations and the connected home experience, turning smart devices into something truly intelligent. You'll ship code that runs on the devices you use every day, as part of a collaborative team building a first-party app across all of Apple's platforms.