Systems Software Engineer, Core OS
About The Position
Join the Core Platform & Systems Technology team and help build the code that drives our operating systems on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac. You’ll deliver a unified solution used across the entire company — daemons, frameworks, certification test suites, command line tools, and even bits of UI. Your code will run on every device we ship. This role offers a rare view into true cross-functional engineering, where your work touches nearly every part of the system. As a Systems Software Engineer on this team, you’ll contribute to Apple’s firmware update solutions, working primarily on middleware — frameworks and daemons that keep devices current and reliable. The programming languages we use on this team are C, Objective-C, and Swift, with C being the primary language.
Requirements
- Programming experience in C
- Knowledge of OS fundamentals
- Experience designing and developing production-level software
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Nice To Haves
- A working knowledge of low-level programming and the kernel is a plus
- Familiarity with I/O protocols — USB, Bluetooth, Ethernet, and Inductive — since these are how accessories connect to our devices.
- Programming experience in Objective-C or Swift
- Analytical thinking skills
- Ability to work independently
- Spoken and written communication skills
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
