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OS Performance Tools Engineer - Memory Diagnostics

1 week ago Cupertino, CA

The OS Performance Tools team is looking for a software engineer to help us take memory diagnostics and analysis tools to the next level. You will be solving challenging technicals problems with the goal of enhancing how Apple finds and analyzes problems with memory across our operating systems. Your work will be highly cross-functional, involving collaboration with teams across the company. This is a great opportunity for an engineer who is passionate about understanding how our operating systems work and is driven to build powerful, intuitive tools that solve complex engineering problems.

Description

Our team builds the tools that enable Apple engineers to understand and improve the performance of our products. In this role, you will focus on creating and enhancing tools for memory diagnostics and analysis. You will work closely with experts across Apple to deepen your understanding of specific domains, along with performance investigators and engineers from various teams to understand their needs, and use that knowledge to design and build the future of memory analysis workflows at Apple.

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills

Strong understanding of systems fundamentals (e.g., memory management, scheduling, graphics pipelines, etc)

Proficiency in Objective-C and/or Swift

Experience with systems-level development on macOS, iOS, or other UNIX-like systems

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams

Excellent spoken and written communication skills

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 .

Pay & Benefits

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 $139,500 and $258,100, 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.

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Client-provided location(s): Cupertino, CA
Job ID: apple-200630953-3543_rxr-661
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-02-07T19:10:53

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