Systems Software Engineer, Platform Architecture

Summary

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what we can accomplish together.

Do you love crafting elegant cloud solutions to complex challenges? Can you intrinsically see the importance of every detail? At Apple, our Platform Architecture group is responsible for connecting our hardware and software into one unified system. Join this team, and you'll collaborate with engineers across Apple to build and deploy forward-looking prototype systems that contribute to the development of our world-renowned hardware and software architecture.

Description

Apple’s Platform Architecture group is seeking a systems software engineer who will develop and support new technologies to support best-in-class system prototypes to support cloud, data center, and silicon development. You will work with and support our world leading silicon engineering teams on next generation chips, which end up in the hands of millions of users worldwide.

Responsibilities

Work closely with internal customers to understand their requirements and workflows and propose new features and ecosystem changes to streamline their experience using the platform.
Share ownership of the team’s codebase, service architecture, tools, and developer experience and maintain a high-quality bar to ensure optimal development velocity.
Work independently and lead deliverables to different teams.
Occasional travel to development groups in the US and overseas.

Minimum Qualifications

BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related engineering field.
Experience with programming (Go, Swift or C++) and scripting (e.g. Python, Bash).
Experience debugging complex systems.

Preferred Qualifications

10+ years of relevant industry experience.
Understanding and practical experience with HTTP, DNS, RPC frameworks, databases, and operating systems.
Good understanding of Cloud security concepts, plus knowledge of Authentication/Authorization frameworks and tools.
Knowledge of containers (Docker, Podman, Apple Container).
Excellent communication, analytical and documentation skills.
Experience using AI Agents or LLMs in software development.
Exposure to Silicon workflows.

Pay & Benefits — Cupertino, California, 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 $184,700 and $324,800, 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

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Application Deadline

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.