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Apple

Software Performance Engineer for Memory, CoreOS

27 days ago• Cupertino, CA

About us

Working at Apple means doing more than you ever thought possible and having more impact than you ever imagined.

  • Size: 10,000+ employees
  • Industry: Technology
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The OS Performance team is responsible for making your iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch run smoothly and speedily release after release. Come join us if you're interested in making Apple's products run as quickly and smoothly as possible while learning about a large variety of software components.

Description

Make a difference to iOS, macOS and watchOS by collaborating with software teams all over Apple. This position will require engaging with other engineering teams to gain a deep understanding of problem domains when developing features and helping them solve those problems with performance in mind. We evangelize best practices, help teams measure and understand their performance as well as optimize their existing software. To do that, as well as to help build the tools needed for analysis, a moderate amount of coding experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Xcode Instruments suite

Skills for understanding large system architectures

Interested in several areas of software (operating systems, graphics, UI Applications, ML, compilers, etc)

Excellent spoken and written communication skills

Enjoys working in a team environment

Competent and has delivered software written in Swift/SwiftUI/Objective-C

Minimum Qualifications

At least one object oriented language and at least one scripting language such as Python or Ruby

Enjoys debugging or analysis work

Experience writing native apps for (or debugging) iOS, macOS or watchOS preferred

BS/MS in CS/CE or equivalent

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 $150,400 and $277,600, 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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Additional Information

  • Salary: $150,400 – $277,600
  • Posted: 27 days ago
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