Kernel Software Architect - Core Sensors & Drivers

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

Benefits offered by this job

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Medical coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, California, is seeking a Kernel Software Development Engineer for the Core Sensors Architecture. You will join a team designing and evolving kernel driver frameworks and driver architectures for macOS and iPadOS.

This role focuses on IPC, kernel and user-space drivers, and performance in a cutting-edge environment. The successful candidate will have strong OS fundamentals, C/C++ proficiency, and ideally experience with Swift and ARM assembly.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of operating system implementation fundamentals.
• Proficient with C or C++.
• BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent knowledge and experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support kernel driver frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver kernel and security enhancements.
• Develop and debug IPC, kernel, and user-space drivers, and optimize scheduling.

Skills

C/C++ proficiency

OS fundamentals

Swift

ARM assembly

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science

Job description

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, California, is seeking a Kernel Software Development Engineer for the Core Sensors Architecture. You will join a team designing and evolving kernel driver frameworks and driver architectures for macOS and iPadOS.

This role focuses on IPC, kernel and user-space drivers, and performance in a cutting-edge environment. The successful candidate will have strong OS fundamentals, C/C++ proficiency, and ideally experience with Swift and ARM assembly.