Apple

Apple

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Software Engineer, System Services

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Posted Aug 12, 2026

Role at a glance

Salary
$142.3K – $263.3K/yr
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Experience
4+ years of software engineering experience

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Role Summary

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The Apple Cloud Engineering team builds and integrates system software to orchestrate workloads across high-performance, energy-efficient systems for next-generation data centers. The role focuses on hardware-accelerated machine learning and high-performance computing workloads, including runtime libraries, frameworks, daemons, and software adapted for a novel compute platform.

What You'll Do

  • Develop and integrate hardware, software, and services with architecture, platform design, and software teams.
  • Build and maintain system infrastructure for next-generation data centers.
  • Build and maintain runtime libraries, frameworks, and daemons.
  • Adapt, tailor, and scale software on a novel compute platform.
  • Develop new features, maintain existing code, and fix bugs.
  • Ensure software quality through unit, integration, and performance testing.

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Qualifications

4+ years of software engineering experience; proficiency in one of C/C++ or Obj-C; software architecture, APIs, and high performance extensible software; excellent communication skills.

Required

  • 4+ years of software engineering experience
  • Proficiency in one of C/C++, Obj-C
  • Passion for software architecture, APIs, and high performance extensible software
  • Excellent communication skills

Preferred

  • System integration and management, including configuration management, software deployment, and OTA
  • Cloud orchestration engines such as Kubernetes, Nomad, Apache Mesos, or similar
  • Microservice topologies and deployment patterns in the cloud and/or edge
  • Swift, Objective-C and Apple development tools
  • OS architecture and low-level system components

Original job description

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Summary

The Apple Cloud Engineering team is looking for an exceptional software engineer to build and integrate software to orchestrate workloads across highly performant and energy efficient systems that will power the next generation of data centers.

In this highly collaborative role, you will be at the center of multiple efforts to utilize hardware acceleration for machine learning and high performance computing workloads. You will be part of a team that builds and maintains system software such as runtime libraries, frameworks, and daemons that will power the next generations of data centers. You will partner with teams across Apple to adapt, tailor, and scale software on a novel compute platform and will help to build the foundation of our future cloud architecture.

We are looking for someone with proven mastery building and managing scalable, resilient systems. You should have a strong mix of education and practical experience with a real passion for diving head first into challenging problems.

Description

You will work cross-functionally with architecture, platform design and software teams to develop and integrate best in class hardware, software and services. You will be responsible for building and maintaining system infrastructure that powers next generation of data centers. You will ensure high quality and agility with unit tests, integration tests and performance tests.

You are the right match if:

You possess strong skills in software design and programming.
You are passionate about developing new features, maintaining existing code, fixing bugs.
You have strong problem-solving skills.
You are skilled at the art of communicating and enjoy it

Minimum Qualifications

4+ years of software engineering experience
Proficiency in one of C/C++, Obj-C
Passion for software architecture, APIs, and high performance extensible software
Excellent communication skills
Creative, collaborative, and product-focused
Comfortable diving deep, working across multiple levels of abstraction

Preferred Qualifications

Good grasp of system integration and management (configuration management, software deployment, OTA)
Experience with cloud orchestration engines such as Kubernetes, Nomad, Apache Mesos, or similar
Good understanding of microservice topologies and deployment patterns in the cloud and/or edge
Experience with Swift, Objective-C and Apple development tools
Knowledge of OS architecture, and low-level system components.

Pay & Benefits — Seattle, Washington, United States

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $142,300 and $263,300, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Application Deadline

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.

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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.