AI-Driven Systems Performance Tools Engineer

Apple, Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 278,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock programs

Discretionary bonuses/commission

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Apple, Inc. is seeking a Systems Software Engineer for Performance & Agentic Tools in Cupertino to help engineers and developers understand and improve performance on macOS, iOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS.

The role focuses on leveraging AI to scale performance triage and analysis through agentic workflows. You will collaborate with diverse teams across Apple, contribute to robust tools for performance inspection, and help deliver fast, smooth experiences for Apple customers across devices.

Qualifications

• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Proficient in C/ObjC/Swift or similar language.
• Prior development experience in Unix, Linux, macOS, or iOS.
• Aptitude to independently learn new technologies, prototype and propose software design and solutions.

Responsibilities

• You will work at the intersection of systems performance, developer tooling, and applied AI — building next-generation tools to inspect, analyze, and model performance across Apple's platforms.
• Collaborate with teams across Apple — from hardware and kernel groups to frontend, graphics, and data analytics — to deliver fast, fluid experiences across millions of devices.

Skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

C/ObjC/Swift

Unix/Linux/macOS/iOS

Learning new tech

Communication

Education

CS degree or equivalent

Job description

Apple, Inc. is seeking a Systems Software Engineer for Performance & Agentic Tools in Cupertino to help engineers and developers understand and improve performance on macOS, iOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS.

The role focuses on leveraging AI to scale performance triage and analysis through agentic workflows. You will collaborate with diverse teams across Apple, contribute to robust tools for performance inspection, and help deliver fast, smooth experiences for Apple customers across devices.