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Full-Time

Software Engineer

Macos

Posted on 10/1/2024

Grammarly

Grammarly

1,001-5,000 employees

AI writing assistance for grammar and style

Education
Consumer Software
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$176k - $231kAnnually

Junior, Mid

Canada + 1 more

More locations: United States

Hybrid working model; must be based in the United States or Canada.

Category
Embedded Engineering
IOS Development
Software Engineering
Required Skills
UI/UX Design
Data Structures & Algorithms
iOS/Swift
Requirements
  • Brings strong software engineering fundamentals, including knowledge of algorithms and data structures.
  • Harnesses their attention to detail to create delightful experiences.
  • Has strong knowledge of Swift; OOD and OOP; and multithreading (GCD).
  • Has experience with performance and memory tuning with tools.
  • Keeps privacy in mind when building solutions.
  • Is excited about finding an optimal solution in situations of uncertainty.
  • Enjoys fast-paced delivery and a consistent feedback loop.
  • Has experience developing desktop applications that work with Mac Internals.
  • Embodies our EAGER values—is ethical, adaptable, gritty, empathetic, and remarkable.
  • Is inspired by our MOVE principles: move fast and learn faster; obsess about creating customer value; value impact over activity; and embrace healthy disagreement rooted in trust.
  • Is able to meet in person for their team’s scheduled collaboration weeks, traveling if necessary to the hub where their team is based.
Responsibilities
  • Contribute to creating the foundation of a robust and well-thought-out architecture.
  • Innovate to break through technical limitations and deliver delightful features.
  • Build non-trivial UX solutions with complex UI elements.
  • Achieve minimum latency while working with complex documents.
  • Ensure the product is performant by applying your knowledge of algorithms and data structures.
  • Develop shared components used in different Grammarly products built for Apple platforms.
  • Use Swift, AppKit, and CoreGraphics in your work while employing best engineering practices.

Grammarly offers personalized AI writing assistance using advanced machine learning and generative AI to provide comprehensive suggestions for grammar, spelling, style, and tone. The product seamlessly integrates across various apps and devices, including desktop applications, websites, emails, and social media platforms.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$400M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

43%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Grammarly's partnerships with major institutions like Western Governors University and events like London Tech Week highlight its growing influence and market penetration.
  • The company's AI-driven suggestions and audience-aware features significantly enhance productivity and communication quality, as evidenced by the 1994% ROI reported by Databricks.
  • Grammarly's continuous innovation in AI writing assistance, including strategic suggestions and personalized, contextually aware features, ensures it remains at the forefront of the industry.

What critics are saying

  • The ongoing wave of tech layoffs could impact Grammarly's workforce and innovation capacity, potentially slowing down new feature development.
  • The competitive landscape for AI writing tools is intensifying, with new entrants and existing giants like Google and Microsoft posing significant threats.

What makes Grammarly unique

  • Grammarly's AI-driven writing assistance is tailored for enterprise-level deployment, offering advanced security and implementation controls that set it apart from general consumer-focused tools.
  • The company's focus on generative AI and responsible innovation, as highlighted in their partnership with CDW, positions Grammarly as a leader in ethical AI practices.
  • Grammarly's proprietary Writing Score API provides real-time quality checks, a unique feature that enhances its value proposition for educational institutions and enterprises.

Benefits

Free food

Company Social Outings

Work From Home Policy

Unique Office Space

Health & Wellness Package

Paid Time Off

401K / Retirement Plan