WatchOS Systems Engineer: Power, Performance & OS Innovator

Socket.dev; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple's watchOS Systems team seeks a senior software engineer to help define the future of Apple Watch. You will build and optimize foundational software that drives performance and power efficiency while collaborating with performance, power, OS, and hardware experts.

This role blends hardware and software, invites investigative research and prototyping new technologies, and requires strong problem-solving and communication as you tackle open-ended challenges.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of industry experience required.
• Experience with low-level OS systems such as kernel, Darwin, or drivers.
• Experience measuring and investigating power and performance.

Responsibilities

• Architect core OS features for watchOS and related systems.
• Lead performance and power optimization initiatives across the team.
• Prototype and evaluate new technologies to influence hardware and software features.
• Collaborate with hardware, OS, and performance teams to resolve complex issues.

Skills

8+ years industry experience

Low-level OS systems

Power and performance measurement

Strong CS fundamentals

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Apple's watchOS Systems team seeks a senior software engineer to help define the future of Apple Watch. You will build and optimize foundational software that drives performance and power efficiency while collaborating with performance, power, OS, and hardware experts.

This role blends hardware and software, invites investigative research and prototyping new technologies, and requires strong problem-solving and communication as you tackle open-ended challenges.