Systems Software Engineer, Platform Architecture

Apple Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple's Platform Architecture group in Austin seeks a Systems Software Engineer to design and support cloud-centric prototypes that bridge hardware and software. You will collaborate with silicon and software engineers to advance next-gen platforms used by millions.

Responsibilities include owning features, guiding architecture, and delivering high-quality code. Requires strong knowledge of Go/Swift/C++, Python, and container tech in a fast-paced, collaborative environment at Apple.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Work closely with internal customers to understand requirements and propose features.
• Share ownership of codebase, service architecture, tools, and developer experience.
• Work independently and lead deliverables to different teams.
• Occasional travel to development groups in the US and overseas.

Skills

Go

Swift

C++

Python

Bash

Education

BS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

Docker

Podman

Apple Container

Job description

Systems Software Engineer, Platform Architecture

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.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with internal customers to understand their requirements and workflows and propose new features and ecosystem changes to streamline their experience using the platform.
• Share ownership of the team's codebase, service architecture, tools, and developer experience and maintain a high-quality bar to ensure optimal development velocity.
• Work independently and lead deliverables to different teams.
• Occasional travel to development groups in the US and overseas.

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).

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ 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.

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