Apple · 2 months ago
File Systems Software Engineer
Cupertino, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$147K/yr - $272K/yrApple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. The Filesystem team within Apple's CoreOS organization is looking for an exceptional engineer who will contribute to the design and implementation of Apple's file systems technologies on all Apple devices and platforms.
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Responsibilities
Work with a highly skilled engineering team in the design and implementation of filesystem technologies
Participation in all phases of a product development cycle: from product definition and design, through implementation, debugging and testing of new file system storage components that require research and analysis
Play a key role in system performance analysis and optimization
Perform functional, system, and load/stress analysis
Maintenance and enhancement of existing filesystems
Work on embedded, desktop, and server products and ability to make technical design and implementation decisions to optimize each platform
Work with cross functional teams to support developer and product requirements
Write Design Documents
Qualification
Required
Excellent C and C++ programming skills, experience with software debuggers (e.g. GDB, LLDB), compilers and linkers
Solid understanding of storage specific data structures, operating systems internals, storage performance evaluation
Genuine passion for file systems technology, data security, privacy, and strong commitment towards developing testability, reliability
Bachelors in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience/skills
Preferred
Experience in the design or implementation of one or more file systems
Understanding of B-Trees
Understanding of Transactions/Checkpoint mechanisms
Understanding of Disk Space Allocators
Understanding of NVMe Flash Storage, IO performance
Excellent collaborative skills, ability convince technical perspective to skilled engineering team
Strong preference for people experienced in techniques for developing software that is easy to test and debug
A 'Can-Do' attitude, and commitment for 'doing what it takes to get it done right' to ship projects on a preset schedule
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
Founded in 1976
10001+ employees
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SVP, Software Engineering
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