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Software Development Engineer - Core Sensors Architecture

Today Cupertino, CA

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The Core Operating Systems (Core OS) team is responsible for the foundational software used in Apple's most iconic and beloved products. The Core Sensors Architecture team works on various technologies across the OS from user space to the kernel and sometimes firmware. We're looking for a strong software development engineer capable of both large-scale and detail-oriented thinking to help design, debug, analyze, and develop Apple's operating systems.

Description

Work with a highly skilled engineering team in the design, implementation, and support of driver technologies.","responsibilities":"The role includes interacting with multi-functional teams across Apple to bring state-of-the-art kernel and security enhancements to Apple's products. The position will focus on areas such as IPC, kernel, user space drivers, scheduling, and so on. Engineers also use various debugging tools and techniques to identify system issues and improve quality.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience debugging/testing software spanning multiple layers

Experience in C++ and Swift

Possesses excellent analytical, programming, and debugging abilities

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years of professional experience working on low-level systems

Solid understanding of Operating System implementation fundamentals

Proficient with C

Thrives in a collaborative environment and can clearly communicate technical details

Bachelors degree in CS/CE/EE or equivalent experience/skills.

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Client-provided location(s): Cupertino, CA
Job ID: apple-200619727-0836_rxr-658
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-11-10T19:05:25

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