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Software Engineer - Backup & Migration

Yesterday San Diego, CA

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The CoreOS software team is looking for a talented software engineer to contribute to software development for the backup & migration of Apple products!

Description

The person in this role will work closely with our Backup & Migration QA teams, file system teams, as well as cross-functionally across the larger Apple Software Engineering community. Software produced by this team will be delivered to a wide range of products, ranging from iPhone, iPads, and Macs. As a member of this dynamic group, you will have the opportunity to develop software that enhances the out-of-box experience of almost all of Apple's customers. You will be responsible for planning and leading development of the feature set of this experience as well.

We are seeking a skilled software engineer to contribute to our solutions for seamless data migration between macOS devices. In this role, you will also contribute to migrating users and data from Windows to Apple platforms.

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The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on fault tolerance and reliability in their designs, as well as a meticulous approach to software quality. Additionally, you will review and approve test plans in collaboration with QA leads to maintain high standards of testing and validation.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with macOS development (strongly preferred)

Solid understanding of OS-level fundamentals and services (multi-threading, filesystems, networking, daemon programming, inter-process communication), along with their relevant APIs

Experience with C# and .NET

Minimum Qualifications

Proven experience in one/more of the following: C++/ Objective C/ Swift/Object Oriented Software/Cocoa

Experience developing software with larger cross-functional teams

Deep understanding of data structures and algorithms and their applications

Demonstrated creative, critical thinking and troubleshooting/debugging skills

Excellent collaborative skills and written/verbal communication

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Client-provided location(s): San Diego, CA
Job ID: apple-200618777-3543_rxr-658
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-11-10T19:05:25

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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