Software Engineer ( MAC Developer)

To apply for the Software Engineer (MAC Developer) position at Progress, you should have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field. Having 2+ years of professional Mac OS development experience is essential, along with a strong proficiency in Swift and familiarity with Objective C.

As a Software Engineer (MAC Developer) at Progress, you'll work extensively with macOS Internals, Core Data, Xcode, and Instruments while also utilizing debugging tools to troubleshoot complex issues. Familiarity with unit testing tools and automation, along with experience in multi-threading and concurrency, will be valuable in this role.

Progress promotes a vibrant work culture where collaboration, innovation, and diverse perspectives are highly valued. As a Software Engineer (MAC Developer), you will be surrounded by wonderful colleagues who support each other and foster an environment conducive to both personal and professional growth.

Yes! Progress is dedicated to your professional growth. As a Software Engineer (MAC Developer), you'll benefit from our professional development reimbursement program, allowing you to attend courses, workshops, and training sessions to sharpen your skills and advance your career.

At Progress, Software Engineer (MAC Developer) employees enjoy an attractive benefits package, which includes generous paid leave, premium group medical insurance for employees and their families, personal accident insurance, and life insurance coverage. Additionally, there's an Employee Stock Purchase Plan to help you invest in the company.

Agile development methodologies are integral to our processes at Progress. As a Software Engineer (MAC Developer), you’ll engage in an iterative approach to software development, collaborating in cross-functional teams to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of features for our clients.

The Software Engineer (MAC Developer) position at Progress offers flexible working arrangements, commonly supporting a hybrid work model. This flexibility allows you to better balance your professional and personal life while still meeting the exciting challenges presented by your role.

When answering this question, provide specific examples of projects where you utilized Swift. Focus on your problem-solving skills and how you leveraged Swift's prominent features to develop user-friendly applications, showcasing your approach to coding and debugging.

Identify the debugging tools you’ve utilized, such as Xcode or Instruments. Explain your methodology for diagnosing and troubleshooting issues, and share a specific instance where these tools helped you resolve a challenging problem.

Discuss your understanding of multi-threading and how it improves application performance by allowing certain tasks to run simultaneously. Provide examples of cases where you implemented multi-threading, what challenges you faced, and how you overcame them.

Talk about the importance of unit testing in ensuring code reliability and quality. Give examples of unit testing frameworks you’ve used, such as XCTest, and explain how you’ve incorporated unit testing into your development process.

Share your strategies for staying informed about the latest trends, such as attending webinars, participating in online communities, and following influential developers in the macOS space. This shows your commitment to continuous learning and development in your field.

Be sure to outline the project's goals, the challenges faced—including specific technical hurdles—and how you navigated through them. Highlight your role and the skills you employed, showcasing your problem-solving capabilities.

Discuss your familiarity with Agile methodologies, emphasizing how this approach promotes collaboration and flexibility within development teams. Share experiences where Agile practices improved project outcomes and team dynamics in your past roles.

Share your strategies for efficient task management, such as utilizing project management tools or methodologies like Scrum. Emphasize the importance of communication and collaboration with team members to ensure all projects progress smoothly.

Detail a feature you've developed, what it was designed to improve, and the process you followed. Be sure to highlight the quantifiable benefits that resulted from your implementation and any feedback received from end-users.

Stress the importance of open communication and collaboration when working with diverse team members. Share your experiences enhancing teamwork, conflict resolution, and how you ensure everyone is aligned with project goals.