Software Engineer - macOS

About Superhuman

Superhuman is an AI productivity company behind products like Grammarly, Superhuman Docs, and Superhuman Mail, trusted daily by over 30 million users and 70,000 professional teams worldwide. Our mission is to empower everyone to reach their full potential using AI as a complementary superpower, not a replacement. Our enterprise-grade solutions are secure, reliable, and privacy-conscious, helping professionals communicate and work more effectively.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled macOS Software Engineer to join our Grammarly for Mac team. This team is tasked with end-to-end development of a sophisticated AI-powered product that enhances written communication for Mac users, serving 96% of the Fortune 500 companies. The role involves innovative software design and tackling increasing technical complexity as we mature our interfaces, algorithms, and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and contribute to a strong, scalable software architecture.
• Innovate beyond technical constraints to deliver exceptional user features.
• Develop intricate UX solutions involving complex UI components.
• Optimize performance to minimize latency in processing complex documents.
• Apply solid knowledge of algorithms and data structures to ensure high performance.
• Create shared components utilized across Grammarly’s Apple platform suite.
• Employ Swift, AppKit, and CoreGraphics following engineering best practices.

Qualifications and Attributes

• Passionate about our mission to unlock human potential through technology and adheres to core company values.
• User-centered approach prioritizing tangible value delivered to users.
• Demonstrates perseverance and ownership in navigating complex problems.
• Strives to craft delightful user experiences with meticulous attention to detail.
• Employs first principles thinking to challenge assumptions and innovate.
• Welcomes diverse perspectives and fosters idea growth from all contributors.
• Makes decisions that enhance the collective success, embodying product ownership.
• Strong expertise in Swift programming, object-oriented and object-oriented design principles, and multithreading using Grand Central Dispatch.
• Solid foundation in core software engineering fundamentals, including algorithms and data structure proficiency.
• Experienced in best engineering workflows such as code reviews, test coverage, and system monitoring.
• Thrives in uncertainty by identifying optimal solutions.
• Comfortable with rapid development cycles and receiving ongoing feedback.
• Prior experience with macOS desktop application development and internal Mac system integration is advantageous but not a requirement.

Support and Benefits

• A hybrid remote-first work model balancing focused solo work with in-person collaboration to cultivate team cohesion and innovation.
• Commitment to professional autonomy and trust to enable impactful, creative contributions aligned with individual goals and wellbeing.
• Culture fostering connection and belonging with resource groups supporting diverse identities, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, women, and parents.
• Generous benefits for employees based in Germany including competitive compensation (€91,000–€125,000), comprehensive life insurance (including mental health), paid time off, home office setup assistance, wellness and pet care allowances, and learning and development programs.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity

Superhuman is deeply committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds, especially those traditionally underrepresented in technology fields. We provide equal employment opportunities without discrimination on any legally protected characteristic.