Systems Software Engineer, Compute

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, CA is seeking a Software Development Engineer to join internal device cloud provisioning and lifecycle management. You will work on core provisioning functionality across Apple’s hardware and software, collaborating with Teams across OS platforms from iOS to macOS.

You will contribute from early prototypes through launch, touching kernel, networking, and user experience. The role requires strong systems programming skills in C/C++, Rust, or Swift, experience with

Qualifications

• Familiarity with a programming language well suited to systems programming (C/C++, Rust, or Swift).
• Programming, Networking (HTTP, TCP/UDP, DNS, TLS), Distributed System Design.
• End-to-end ownership: manage projects from low-level design to interface and UX.
• BS in Computer Science / related fields with 6+ years of experience or MS with 4+ years.

Responsibilities

• Join a high-performing team building lifecycle management software for the device cloud.
• Own projects from low-level technical design up to the interface and user experience.
• Collaborate across Apple hardware, software and services teams and OS platforms.

Skills

C/C++

Rust

Swift

Networking

Distributed systems design

End-to-end ownership

Education

BS in Computer Science / related fields

MS in Computer Science / related fields

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

Apple is looking for a Software Development Engineer to work on its internal device cloud, supporting all of Apple’s hardware, software & services. Your work will help Apple ship entirely new products and features, as well as providing critical infrastructure to ensure existing ones continue to meet a high standard.

Description

You will join a high-performing software development team within the Services engineering organization building lifecycle management software providing the core provisioning functionality for our device cloud. The engineers on our team possess a broad variety of expertise ranging from low-level kernel debugging including USB, virtualization, power, and networking subsystems, to high-level system design and nuanced understanding of end-user experience. This broad and ambitious role will allow you to work with all of Apple’s hardware from the earliest phases of prototypes all the way through to their launch date; You will have exposure to the latest and greatest software features from their initial concepts on Apple’s iOS, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS, and macOS platforms and work on integrating our software with features in these operating systems. You will get to collaborate with teams across the globe from nearly all engineering organizations at Apple in this role with broad cross-functional exposure.

Minimum Qualifications

• Languages: Familiarity with a programming language well suited to systems programming; like C, C++, Rust, or Swift (for Servers)
• Programming, Networking (HTTP, TCP/UDP, DNS, TLS), Distributed System Design
• Resourcefulness: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills
• End-to-end ownership: management of projects from low-level technical design up to the interface and user experience
• BS in Computer Science / related fields and 6+ years of experience or MS with 4+ years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge: Strong foundation in a few of Operating System Fundamentals, Systems Programming, Networking (HTTP, TCP/UDP, DNS, TLS), Distributed System Design

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 $184,700 and $324,800, 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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