Role at a glance
- Job function
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Software Engineering & IT Software Engineering
- Salary
- Not Disclosed
- Location
- Beaverton, Oregon, United States
- Experience
- 6+ years of experience with operating system design and development
- Education
- B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent experience
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Role Summary
This Software Engineer role in the Core Operating Systems group focuses on daemons and frameworks that support functionality throughout the system across macOS, iOS, tvOS, watchOS and visionOS. The engineer participates in all stages of software development, from new feature design and implementation to maintenance and bug fixing of released code.
What You'll Do
- Design and implement new system software features
- Triage and fix bugs and issues in system software components
- Write unit and integration tests for new and existing code
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers in our own and other teams, as well as other functions in the company
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Requires a B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent experience, strong C, C++, or Objective-C proficiency, and 6+ years of operating system design and development experience.
Required
- B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- Strong proficiency in C, C++, or Objective-C
- 6+ years of experience with operating system design and development
Preferred
- Development experience on macOS and/or iOS
- Experience with common embedded hardware architectures
- Familiar with Open Source technologies and development communities
- Familiar with cryptographic concepts and techniques
- Familiar with Xcode
- Excellent collaborative skills, written and verbal communication
- Exceptional professionalism, with the ability to deliver solid work on tight schedules
- A genuine passion for consumer devices
Original job description
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Original job description
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Summary
Are you a big-picture thinker who loves setting high-reaching goals? Do you have a passion for understanding how each line of code affects all the others? In the Core Operating Systems group, you’ll ensure the OS is inseparable from each device’s identity as a whole! That’s because this group is committed to building fully integrated operating systems that combine hardware, software, and apps into a single Apple experience. Your dedication to cross-disciplinary collaboration will help develop groundbreaking technologies, such as iOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS and visionOS. By crafting these distinct, comprehensive user experiences, you’ll continue to uphold and advance the excellence people expect from Apple devices. The Core OS organization is seeking an extraordinary engineer to work on state-of-the art technology for macOS, iOS, tvOS, watchOS and visionOS. You should have a strong understanding of operating system fundamentals and experience working throughout the stack. As a member of the team, you would participate in all stages of software development, from new feature design and implementation, to maintenance and bug fixing of released code. You will develop and improve unit tests and performance tests, and may also work on diagnosing and resolving customer reported issues.
Description
You will primarily be responsible for daemons and frameworks that support functionality throughout the system. Previous experience with writing or maintaining daemons, libraries and command line tools on a UNIX platform is key. You should have excellent analytical skills and debugging experience. In addition to developing and maintaining individual projects, you will also be expected to provide design guidance and technical support and expertise to teams across the company.
Responsibilities
Design and implement new system software features
Triage and fix bugs and issues in system software components
Write unit and integration tests for new and existing code
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers in our own and other teams, as well as other functions in the company
Minimum Qualifications
B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent experience
Strong proficiency in C, C++, or Objective-C
6+ years of experience with operating system design and development
Preferred Qualifications
Development experience on macOS and/or iOS
Experience with common embedded hardware architectures
Familiar with Open Source technologies and development communities
Familiar with cryptographic concepts and techniques
Familiar with Xcode
Excellent collaborative skills, written and verbal communication
Exceptional professionalism, with the ability to deliver solid work on tight schedules
A genuine passion for consumer devices
Application Deadline
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
About the company
Apple
Large Enterprise
Apple Inc. is a global technology company known for its innovative products and services, including the iPhone, iPad, Mac computers, and Apple Watch. Founded in 1976, Apple has continuously pushed the boundaries of design and functionality, earning a reputation for high-quality consumer electronics and software solutions like iOS and macOS. With a strong commitment to user experience and privacy, Apple also leads in digital services, offering platforms such as the App Store, Apple Music, and iCloud. The company's focus on sustainability and corporate responsibility further enhances its standing as a leader in the technology sector.