UniFi Drive Software Engineer (macOS)

Posted 6 Days Ago
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Hiring Remotely in Taipei, TWN
Remote
Mid level
Hardware • Information Technology • Internet of Things • Software
The Role
Design and build UniFi Drive’s macOS synchronization, metadata, and platform-integrated file experiences. Develop reliable file coordination across local and cloud environments, collaborate with backend, infrastructure, product, and design teams, and improve performance, stability, and maintainability through profiling and iterative refinement.
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About Ubiquiti

At Ubiquiti Inc., we create technology platforms for Businesses, Smart Homes, and Internet Service Providers, driven by our goal to connect everyone, everywhere. To date, Ubiquiti has shipped over 100 million devices worldwide, from ISP networking products to next generation of IT solutions. Our growth is made possible by the dedicated team of hundreds behind the scenes. From software developers and product managers to designers and strategists, Team UI is driven to achieve our common goal: Rethinking IT. At Ubiquiti, you’ll heighten your potential and broaden your horizons - all while shaping the future of connectivity.

Responsibilities (What he/she will do after join UI):
  • Design and build the core synchronization and metadata handling logic for UniFi Drive on macOS, enabling reliable and intuitive access to files across local and cloud environments.
  • Build platform-integrated file experiences by working with macOS system behaviors and APIs, with a focus on correctness, performance, and meeting native user expectations.
  • Tackle non-trivial system problems that arise in real-world usage, such as handling change, coordination, and edge cases across devices and environments.
  • Collaborate closely with backend and infrastructure teams to align on data models, APIs, and end-to-end reliability.
  • Work with product and design partners to translate user workflows into robust technical solutions, balancing system constraints with user experience.
  • Continuously improve performance, stability, and maintainability through measurement, profiling, and iterative refinement.
 Minimum Qualifications (MUST-haves) :
  • 3+ years of professional software development experience, or equivalent experience, building and shipping production systems.
  • Hands-on development experience on Apple platforms (macOS and/or iOS), with familiarity with the Apple development ecosystem and real-world production workflows.
  • Strong computer science fundamentals, with the ability to reason clearly about complex system behavior and trade-offs.
  • Ability to build clear mental models, decompose ambiguous problems, and make thoughtful engineering decisions rather than relying solely on predefined patterns or recipes.
  • Solid programming skills in Swift or Objective-C, with attention to correctness, readability, and long-term maintainability.
  • Proficient with Git and modern development workflows, including code review, incremental delivery, and collaboration within a team.
  • Comfortable navigating uncertainty, asking good questions, and working effectively in a fast-evolving platform environment.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-haves / Plus) :
  • Familiarity with macOS platform concepts such as file I/O, processes, concurrency, and memory management.
  • Experience working with networked or asynchronous systems, including REST APIs, WebSocket, WebRTC, or similar mechanisms.
  • Experience designing or implementing synchronization logic or data coordination workflows.
  • Background in storage, backup, or data-heavy systems, including NAS or hybrid local–cloud environments.
  • Experience optimizing performance, memory usage, or I/O-heavy workflows, or debugging subtle issues in production systems.

Skills Required

  • 3+ years of professional software development experience or equivalent experience building and shipping production systems
  • Hands-on development experience on Apple platforms, including macOS and/or iOS
  • Strong computer science fundamentals and ability to reason about complex system behavior and trade-offs
  • Ability to decompose ambiguous problems and make thoughtful engineering decisions
  • Solid programming skills in Swift or Objective-C
  • Proficiency with Git and modern development workflows, including code review and incremental delivery
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-evolving platform environment
  • Familiarity with macOS file I/O, processes, concurrency, and memory management
  • Experience with networked or asynchronous systems, including REST APIs, WebSocket, or WebRTC
  • Experience designing or implementing synchronization logic or data coordination workflows
  • Background in storage, backup, NAS, or hybrid local-cloud systems
  • Experience optimizing performance, memory usage, or I/O-heavy workflows

Ubiquiti Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ubiquiti Inc. and has not been reviewed or approved by Ubiquiti Inc..

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive in many engineering and corporate roles, with engineering-heavy teams frequently characterizing compensation as very good or great. Compensation often stands out positively relative to other aspects of the job.
  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is employer-paid in the U.S. and includes dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Coverage quality is characterized as strong across multiple references.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off options include vacation/PTO and maternity/paternity leave, with some roles offering unlimited PTO and hybrid/remote flexibility. The core lineup appears broadly standard across U.S. locations.

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
895 Employees
Year Founded: 2005

What We Do

At Ubiquiti Inc., we create technology platforms for Businesses, Smart Homes, and Internet Service Providers, driven by our goal to connect everyone, everywhere. To date, Ubiquiti has shipped over 100 million devices worldwide, from ISP networking products to next generation of IT solutions. Our growth is made possible by the dedicated team of hundreds behind the scenes. From software developers and product managers to designers and strategists, Team UI is driven to achieve our common goal: Simplifying IT. At Ubiquiti, you’ll heighten your potential and broaden your horizons—all while shaping the future of connectivity. We invite you to join our team.

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