Systems Software Engineer, Platform Architecture

Socket.dev; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple in Austin is seeking a systems software engineer for the Platform Architecture group. You will develop and support technologies enabling cloud, data center, and silicon development, collaborating across teams to build forward-looking prototypes.

The role requires a BS in CS/CE and hands-on programming with Go, Swift, or C++, plus scripting in Python or Bash. Strong debugging, communication, and documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related engineering field.
• Experience with programming (Go, Swift or C++) and scripting (e.g. Python, Bash).
• Experience debugging complex systems.
• Exposure to Containers (Docker, Podman, Apple Container) and cloud concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support new technologies to enable cloud, data center, and silicon development.
• Collaborate with silicon engineering teams on next-generation chips used by millions of users worldwide.

Skills

Go

Swift

C++

Python

Bash

Debugging

Documentation

Education

BS in Computer Science or related engineering field

Job description

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what we can accomplish together. Do you love crafting elegant cloud solutions to complex challenges? Can you intrinsically see the importance of every detail? At Apple, our Platform Architecture group is responsible for connecting our hardware and software into one unified system. Join this team, and you'll collaborate with engineers across Apple to build and deploy forward-looking prototype systems that contribute to the development of our world-renowned hardware and software architecture.

Description

Apple’s Platform Architecture group is seeking a systems software engineer who will develop and support new technologies to support best-in-class system prototypes to support cloud, data center, and silicon development. You will work with and support our world leading silicon engineering teams on next generation chips, which end up in the hands of millions of users worldwide.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related engineering field.
• Experience with programming (Go, Swift or C++) and scripting (e.g. Python, Bash).
• Experience debugging complex systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Understanding and practical experience with HTTP, DNS, RPC frameworks, databases, and operating systems.
• Good understanding of Cloud security concepts, plus knowledge of Authentication/Authorization frameworks and tools.
• Knowledge of containers (Docker, Podman, Apple Container)
• Excellent communication, analytical and documentation skills.
• Experience using AI Agents or LLMs in software development.
• Exposure to Silicon workflows.