Engineering Manager: ARM SoC & Kernel Lead

Apple; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Apple in Richmond, USA seeks an Engineering Manager to lead a software team focused on Center OS development. The role collaborates with silicon and hardware groups to deliver systems and prototypes across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV.

The position requires hands-on experience with boot loaders, toolchains, kernels, firmware, and ARM-based SoCs, plus a track record of technical innovation and strong communication skills. On-site role in Richmond.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a software development team.
• Hands-on experience with boot loader, toolchain, kernel, and firmware development.
• Expertise in SoC design and development.
• Track record of driving technical innovation.
• Strong verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a software engineering team in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with silicon and hardware groups to deliver new systems and prototypes.
• Define the software roadmap to support multiple hardware platforms.
• Provide leadership for platform device drivers, secure ROM, and ARM-based boot architecture.
• Oversee boot loader, toolchain, kernel, and firmware development and integration.
• Support design and integration of all new Apple hardware and custom silicon across the product line.

Skills

Team leadership

Boot loader experience

SoC design

Technical innovation

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Toolchain development

Kernel development

Firmware development

ARM-based SoCs

Job description

Apple in Richmond, USA seeks an Engineering Manager to lead a software team focused on Center OS development. The role collaborates with silicon and hardware groups to deliver systems and prototypes across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV.

The position requires hands-on experience with boot loaders, toolchains, kernels, firmware, and ARM-based SoCs, plus a track record of technical innovation and strong communication skills. On-site role in Richmond.