Kernel Engineer, CoreOS

Apple Inc.; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company based in Camden Town is seeking an experienced engineer to work on kernel technologies. You will be part of a highly skilled team, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance Apple's products. Candidates should have a strong foundation in Operating Systems, experience with low level systems or devices, and proficiency in C. The role offers comprehensive benefits, including stock grants and wellness resources.

Benefits

Health and wellness resources

Time-away programmes

Stock grants

Employee stock purchase options

Charitable contribution matching

Education reimbursement

Employee pricing on Apple products

Qualifications

• Experience in low level systems or devices.
• Strong understanding of Operating System implementation fundamentals.
• Proficient with C programming language.
• Basic comprehension of computer architecture.
• Exposure to iOS or macOS development.
• Familiarity with software security principles.
• Proficiency with ARM assembly language.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement numerous kernel technologies.
• Collaborate with teams across Apple to enhance kernel and security features.
• Utilize debugging tools to identify and improve system issues.

Skills

Low level systems experience

Operating System fundamentals

Proficient with C

Basic computer architecture

iOS or macOS exposure

Familiarity with software security

Proficient with ARM assembly language

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent

Job description

Overview

living room with tvOS; on the devices owned by your friends and family; and hundreds of millions of devices beyond those. Darwin Kernel Technologies team focuses on key kernel areas such as IPC, process management and security which are key to delivering great performance and user privacy across all Apple devices. This position requires a solid understanding of operating systems fundamentals, including kernel design and implementation. We deal in all of the traditional kernel subsystems, e.g. virtual memory, scheduling, IPC, etc, and also serve as expert system sleuths up and down the entire Apple stack. Our company is one of the last vertically integrated systems shops remaining, and as such our engineers have the unique opportunity to roam the system freely, from iOS silicon design all the way up to Apps and the cloud.

Responsibilities

• Work with a highly skilled engineering team in the design, implementation and support of numerous kernel technologies.
• Interact with cross-functional teams across Apple to bring state-of-the-art kernel and security enhancements to Apple\'s products.
• Use various debugging tools and techniques to identify system issues and improve quality.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proven experience working on low level systems or devices
• Solid understanding of Operating System implementation fundamentals
• Proficient with C
• Basic computer architecture, BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent knowledge and experience
• iOS or macOS exposure
• Familiarity with software security principles
• Proficiency with ARM assembly language

Additional Requirements

Apple\'s most important resource, our soul, is our people. Apple benefits help further the well-being of our employees and their families in meaningful ways. No matter where you work at Apple, you can take advantage of our health and wellness resources and time-away programmes. We\'re proud to provide stock grants to employees at all levels of the company, and we also give employees the option to buy Apple stock at a discount - both offer everyone at Apple the chance to share in the company\'s success. You\'ll discover many more benefits of working at Apple, such as programmes that match your charitable contributions, reimburse you for continuing your education and give you special employee pricing on Apple products. Apple benefits programmes vary by country and are subject to eligibility requirements. Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.