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OS Performance Engineer

Yesterday Cupertino, CA

Why Apple? We live in a mobile and device driven world where knowledge of the physical world around us is needed. We rely on this knowledge to get around, to learn about our environment and to enable spectacular new features for custom applications. Apple is meeting those needs as robustly and as creatively as possible and is interested in people who want to help meet that commitment. The success we are striving will be the result of very skilled people working in an environment which cultivates creativity, partnership, and thinking of old problems in new ways. If that sounds like the kind of environment that you find intriguing, then let's talk. The Performance team is looking to take our OS Performance to the next level. This is a terrific position for an engineer passionate in solving challenging performance problems and working on cutting edge technologies

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Description

Make a difference in Apple's operating systems by collaborating with software teams across the stack. This position will require analyzing performance of various user experience focussed workloads and engaging with engineering teams to gain a deep understanding of problem domains. Evangelize best practices and pursue improvements.

","responsibilities":"Review performance metric trends

Investigate logs/traces to Identify bottlenecks and potential focus areas

Work with engineering teams to come up with solutions

Prototype fixes in various codebases showcasing performance improvements

Preferred Qualifications

Experience developing and using Performance tracing, profiling, logging tools will be a plus

Minimum Qualifications

Experience in app (UIKit/SwiftUI), framework, or systems engineering

Proficiency in Obj-C, C++, or Swift

Excellent communication skills and eagerness to work cross-functionally with teams across the company

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 .

Client-provided location(s): Cupertino, CA
Job ID: apple-200624882-3543_rxr-658
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-11-10T19:05:26

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Parental Benefits

      • Work Flexibility

        • Office Life and Perks

          • Vacation and Time Off

            • Financial and Retirement

              • Professional Development

                • Diversity and Inclusion

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