Senior Software Engineer

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 313,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to serve as a technical anchor within a dynamic team. This role involves leading the design and implementation of critical internal frameworks and libraries, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal performance and reliability. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in C/C++ systems programming, with a strong focus on embedded and infrastructure-level software. This position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth, making it an exciting chance to contribute to innovative projects in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and services

Educational reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in C/C++ systems programming focused on embedded software.
• Proven experience architecting internal SDKs and system libraries.
• Excellent communication skills with a focus on technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of internal system-level libraries.
• Partner with hardware and OS teams for optimal performance.
• Drive technical decision-making and contribute to software roadmaps.

Skills

C/C++ Systems Programming

Embedded Software

OS Concepts

Technical Leadership

Performance Analysis

System-Level Debugging

Clear Technical Documentation

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Bachelor's in Computer Engineering

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

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Description

In this role, you will serve as a technical anchor within a team that owns low-level components powering mission-critical services. You will define software boundaries, guide the development of portable and scalable internal frameworks, and represent the team in architectural and planning discussions.Responsibilities include:- Leading the design and implementation of internal system-level libraries and frameworks.- Partnering with hardware, OS, and firmware teams to ensure clean interfaces and optimal performance.- Providing architectural guidance and mentorship to engineers across the stack.- Driving technical decision-making and contributing to long-term software roadmaps.- Leading deep dives into performance, reliability, and architectural challenges in production systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in C/C++ systems programming with a focus on embedded, OS, or infrastructure-level software.
• Proven experience architecting internal SDKs, runtime components, or system libraries used across multiple teams or products.
• Deep knowledge of OS concepts: memory management, scheduling, IPC, device interaction, and multi-threaded environments.
• Demonstrated ability to build reusable, testable, and highly reliable internal APIs for constrained or real-time systems.
• Technical leadership across cross-functional teams — influencing design decisions beyond your immediate domain.
• Skilled at performance analysis, hardware/software co-design discussions, and system-level debugging.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on clear technical documentation and collaborative development.
• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in large-scale systems bring-up, safety-critical environments, or custom silicon/software integration.
• Familiarity with secure execution environments, real-time system design, or internal developer tooling infrastructure.

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $175,800 and $312,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .

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