Senior Principal Software Engineer for macOS

Gen develops leading macOS security solutions that protect millions of users from viruses, scams, and other online threats across trusted brands such as Avast, AVG, Avira, and Norton. As a Senior Principal Software Engineer, you’ll set the technical direction for security-critical features across our macOS portfolio and multiply the impact of engineers around you.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Product to clarify and refine requirements and translate business goals into a clear, achievable technical roadmap; Tackle complex, ambiguous, and cross-cutting engineering challenges across our products; Define and champion engineering standards, practices, and architectural principles across teams; Mentor and develop engineers at all levels; Make key technology decisions and evolve platforms, tooling, and development practices; Design, implement, and maintain core security features; Lead the technical evolution of cleaning and optimization products; Explore and integrate macOS system capabilities; Partner with Designers to turn UI concepts into elegant, functional macOS applications; Identify high-impact opportunities and lead initiatives; Challenge the status quo and bring fresh ideas that drive innovation

Requirements

Extensive experience building polished, production-grade applications on Apple platforms and owning complex features end to end; Strong full-stack architectural knowledge; Deep proficiency in Swift, with extensive hands-on experience in AppKit and/or UIKit; Strong Bash scripting skills; Expert-level understanding of macOS internals, system architecture, and frameworks; Proven ability to write secure code and design secure APIs; Fluency with Apple’s latest technologies, guidelines, and best practices; Hands-on experience integrating AI workflows into real-world software development; Excellent communication skills; English proficiency at C1 level or above

Nice to have

Python experience

Benefits

flexible working options; time off; competitive compensation; benefits; well-being programs