Summary
Posted: Oct 17, 2024
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number:200574009
Do you see the big picture and love setting ambitious goals? Do you have a passion for understanding how each line of code affects all the others? In the Core Operating Systems group we ensure that the OS is inseparable from each device's identity as a whole. That's because we are committed to building fully-integrated operating systems that combine hardware and software into a single Apple experience that spans multiple product lines. Your dedication to cross-disciplinary collaboration will help our team develop groundbreaking technologies for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS. By crafting these distinct, holistic user experiences, you'll continue to uphold and advance the excellence people expect from Apple devices. Join us, and use your imagination to help us continue to surprise and delight our customers!
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Description
The Core Firmware team is seeking a systems software engineer to extend and improve the performance, cross-product consistency, and general user experience of Apple firmware. We are responsible for securely loading Apple operating systems and OS updaters. Additionally, we develop firmware-based solutions that help users continue to leverage iPhone and Apple Watch features such as Find My, Express Transit Card, and digital key fob when battery levels are too low to run the OS. As a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to work with world-class engineers who are shaping the future of device security and robustness for all Apple products.
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience with firmware, device-driver, and/or kernel-level development
- Experience with C
- Knowledge of unit, integration, and system testing approaches and how to apply them
- A passion for delivering high-quality, innovative software
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- BS in Computer Engineering/Computer Science/Electrical Engineering or equivalent industry experience
- Knowledge of modern processor architectures and supporting hardware
- Experience with real-time operating systems
- Experience with C++ and Python 3
Additional Requirements
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- Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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.