Apple

Apple

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Software Engineer, OS and System Services

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Posted Aug 4, 2026

Role at a glance

Salary
$175K – $263.3K/yr
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Experience
5+ years of software engineering experience
Education
Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.

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Role Summary

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The System Software Team develops and maintains core infrastructure for Apple's next generation of data centers. The role focuses on orchestrating workloads across hardware-accelerated, high-performance systems and integrating software for machine learning and high-performance computing platforms.

What You'll Do

  • Build and maintain system software including kernel drivers, runtime libraries, frameworks, and daemons.
  • Develop and integrate hardware, software, and services with architecture, platform design, SOC architecture, and software teams.
  • Build and maintain system infrastructure for next-generation data centers.
  • Develop and maintain software features, fix bugs, and support existing code.
  • Implement unit, integration, and performance tests.
  • Occasionally go on-call to support deployed software.

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Qualifications

Required: 5+ years of software engineering experience; proficiency in C/C++; knowledge of operating system and firmware development fundamentals; software architecture, APIs, and high performance extensible software; excellent communication skills; a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Required

  • 5+ years of software engineering experience
  • Proficiency in C/C++
  • Strong knowledge of operating system and firmware development fundamentals
  • Passion for software architecture, APIs, and high performance extensible software
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience

Preferred

  • Good grasp of system integration and passion for new hardware bringup
  • Experience with fleet software management (configuration management, software deployment, OTA) and debugging software at scale
  • Experience with AI accelerators (GPUs, TPUs, ASICs)
  • Good understanding of networking protocols, crypto key exchange algorithms, and/or distributed systems
  • Experience with Swift, Objective-C and Apple development tools
  • Demonstrated innovative and creative thinking capabilities

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 kernel drivers, 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

We are seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join our System Software Team focused on optimizing and maintaining the core infrastructure of our data center environments. You will work cross-functionally with architecture, platform design, SOC architects, 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 the next generation of data centers. You will ensure high quality and agility with unit tests, integration tests and performance tests. You will occasionally go on-call to support the high quality software you deploy.

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

5+ years of software engineering experience
Proficiency in C/C++
Strong knowledge of operating system and firmware development fundamentals
Passion for software architecture, APIs, and high performance extensible software
Excellent communication skills
Creative, collaborative, and product-focused
Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Good grasp of system integration and passion for new hardware bringup
Experience with fleet software management (configuration management, software deployment, OTA) and debugging software at scale
Experience with AI accelerators (GPUs, TPUs, ASICs)
Good understanding of networking protocols, crypto key exchange algorithms, and/or distributed systems is a plus
Experience with Swift, Objective-C and Apple development tools
Demonstrated innovative and creative thinking capabilities

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 $175,000 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

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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.