Software Engineer, Authentication Experience

Software Engineer, Authentication Experience Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services We’re looking for an engineer to help define the future of password management, enhance the experience of signing in to apps and websites, and lead the world to a more secure future with passkeys. The team owns the Passwords app, Password AutoFill, developer APIs, and other features integrated into iOS and macOS apps. Together, we’ll improve people’s security, privacy, and quality of life as they create accounts for and sign into the apps and websites they use every day. Description As an Authentication Experience Engineer, you will invent new features and take them through the software development process, spanning from prototyping, coding, debugging, and through to shipping and communicating their story. You will empathize with the people who will use the software and listen to their feedback to improve existing features and help decide where the team’s attention should go next. Throughout the process, you will work closely with the rest of the team and with other teams, including the security, privacy, and human interface design teams. Responsibilities Designing and maintaining the password management stack, from the user experience in the cross-platform SwiftUI Passwords app down to the credential storage strategy in iCloud Keychain. Developing new authentication APIs in our public frameworks. Crafting the vision for the future of authentication and moving the world on to passkeys. Improving the AutoFill experience for filling credentials in apps and websites. Collaborating with partner teams, such as Security, Design, and Product Marketing, to deliver new features. Building sustainable architectures and developing test suites to improve and defend quality of our features. Minimum Qualifications Detailed knowledge of any one of: Objective-C, Swift, C++ Strong programming, debugging, and problem solving skills Ability to work with cross-functional partners in engineering as well as project management, design, and marketing Experience mentoring other engineers Experience driving cross-functional projects from inception to release Preferred Qualifications Experience with user interface development with UIKit, AppKit or SwiftUI Comfort evaluating ideas from both a usability and security perspective 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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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. Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apple Inc.