At MacPaw, we believe humans and technology can reach their greatest potential together.
MacPaw is proud to be Ukrainian. The support and development of Ukraine are significant parts of the company's culture. MacPaw gathers open-minded people who support each other and aspire to change the world around us.
For This Role
Our Technological R&D Center is where innovation takes shape. It's the heartbeat of our technical evolution, where we don't just follow trends - we define how they work within the Apple ecosystem.
As a Senior Research Engineer, you will work in a cross-functional squad with engineers and researchers, where you can blend deep engineering research with high-impact commercial delivery, without the friction of bureaucracy. Your research won't just sit on a shelf; it will power the next generation of MacPaw products.
In this role, you will:
- Research and implement technical solutions for on-device AI model execution on macOS
- Build functional prototypes and adapt them to the evolving requirements. You will bridge the gap between R&D hypotheses and stable, high-performance technology
- Develop internal tools and frameworks for the TR&D team to accelerate the testing of new AI approaches and facilitate the early adoption of innovative technologies across MacPaw
- Partner with AI researchers, designers, and product teams to clarify technical details, define edge cases, and propose architectural solutions in high-uncertainty environments
- Conduct deep-dive sessions for the engineering team on research findings, document successful implementation cases, and act as a technical expert in joint projects with academic institutions
Skills you'll need to bring:
- Strong knowledge of the Apple ecosystem
- Profound background with Swift/Objective-C
- Practical experience with building application prototypes from scratch
- Upper-intermediate English & fluent Ukrainian
As a plus:
- Basic understanding of ML concepts (embeddings, tokens, LLM architecture)
- Practical experience with Python
- Experience working with MLX
- Knowledge of macOS internals
- Background in product-focused companies
What We Offer
- We are a Ukrainian company, and we stand with Ukraine against the russian aggression
- We maintain workplaces for the mobilized Macpawians and provide financial support to colleagues or their families affected by the war. Here , you can also read about the MacPaw Foundation, which intends to help save the lives of Ukrainian defenders and provide relief to as many civilians as possible.
- We are committed to our veterans
- Our Veteran Career and Empowerment Program is designed to ensure our veterans and active military personnel receive the recognition, support, and opportunities they deserve.
- Hybrid work model
- Whether to work remotely or at the hub is entirely up to you. If you decide to mix it, our Kyiv office, which works as a coworking space, is open around the clock. The office is supplied with UPS and Starlink for an uninterrupted work process.
- Your health always comes first
- We guarantee medical insurance starting on your first working month. For those abroad, you can receive a yearly Medical insurance allowance as compensation for managing your medical expenses.
- Flexible working hours
- You can choose a schedule that is comfortable for you. No one here tracks your clock in/out because MacPaw is built on trust and cooperation.
- Space to grow both professionally and personally
- Education opportunities to grow both hard and soft skills, annual development reviews, and internal community.
- Teams we are proud of
- We build honest, transparent, and reliable relationships within teams. Every Macpawian can improve processes and implement their ideas. We encourage open and constructive feedback and provide training for Macpawians on giving and receiving feedback.
- Office designed for people (and pets)
- Our office has it all: a spacious workplace with enough room for sitting up, lying down, and running around; a gym for recreation; cozy kitchens; a sleeping/meditation room; and a terrace with a view where we throw summer parties. Also, we have two cats living in the office.
- Time-off policy that covers life's needs
- Convenient personal time-off policy to help you take care of essential matters in your personal life, and parental leaves. On top of all that, sabbaticals are open after 5 years of being with MacPaw.
- Join social initiatives with MacPawCares
- MacPaw participates in numerous humanitarian aid and charity projects across many fields, and you are welcome to jump in to make the world a better place.
- We're an equal-opportunity employer. Here is a safe place for applicants of all backgrounds
- We are hiring talented humans. Meaning with all our variety of backgrounds and identities, including service members and veterans, women, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals with disabilities, and other often underrepresented groups. MacPaw does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
- Some benefits are under development, and new adjustments are possible.
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What We Do
MacPaw develops and distributes software for macOS and iOS that simplifies the lives of Mac users. Renowned for innovative and precision-engineered products, including CleanMyMac X, Setapp, ClearVPN, and the Unarchiver, and housing the Moonlock cybersecurity division, MacPaw is committed to elevating and securing the user experience within the Mac ecosystem. MacPaw’s focus on software technology, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Machine Learning (ML), and more, aims to seamlessly integrate research breakthroughs into practical MacPaw products. Founded in Kyiv, Ukraine, with a subsidiary office in Boston, MacPaw products have more than 30 million users worldwide, with one in every five Mac users having at least one app downloaded. Our values — to create experience, make impact, and stay human — influence MacPaw's creative, authentic, and caring team. They affect everything we do, from our products to the teams we build. We think big by focusing on essential. With us, you can take a lead and deliver the result that will make you proud. We value when people finish what they started and can measure the result. You have a chance to create an experience, not just a product. Macpawians always listen to our customers and respond to make their experience flawless and exciting. Through attention to detail, we make an extra effort to streamline it for our users, partners, and team members. Stay human... in any situation, even when it's tough. We care about each other and always see a person in our users. We build long-term relationships by creating technology for the benefit of humans. Play nice. Be frank and real!
Why Work With Us
As a company, we believe that technology and humans can only reach their greatest potential together. Macpawians are united by curiosity in any field they work. Our team leaders emphasize innovation, sincerity, and responsibility. MacPaw gathers open-minded people who help each other and aspire to better the community and world around us.
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