Software Compatibility Engineer

Apple • Cupertino, CA

141d • $147,400 - $272,100

About The Position

Apple's Software Compatibility team is looking for a curious and driven engineer who doesn't settle for letting mysteries remain unsolved. We need a tenacious engineer with strong debugging and development skills to ensure that third-party applications continue to work on future macOS, iOS, visionOS, tvOS, and watchOS releases. Strong technical skills are important but most critical is a desire to understand how an app fits into Apple's frameworks and operating systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Strong programming language skills (pointers, memory management, algorithms) and language skills in C, Objective C, or C++.
• Excellent foundation in operating system architecture and system-level programming.
• Strong knowledge of at least one debugging or dynamic analysis tool (LLDB, GDB, Instruments, Visual Studio debugger, Valgrind, etc).

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of and experience with the software development cycle.
• Excellent interpersonal skills due to high level of interaction with engineering teams, management, and other organizations within Apple.
• Creative thinker and problem solver with meticulous attention to detail.
• Passionate, inquisitive, and seeks to take on everyday problems in innovative ways.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for application compatibility for macOS, iOS, visionOS, watchOS, and tvOS releases.
• Support day to day tracking of escalations from 3rd party developers.
• Manage bug management including screening, reproducing, isolating and routing problem reports.
• Perform app debugging and report on new OS features that impact app compatibility.
• Develop automation for third-party apps.
• Manage partnerships with key external developers.
• Create and maintain debugging tools and infrastructure utilized by the team and by internal engineers.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Discounted products and free services.
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses, including tuition.
• Opportunity to participate in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs.
• Eligibility for discretionary bonuses or commission payments.
• Relocation assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree