Apple · 18 hours ago
WatchOS Systems Engineer
Boulder, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$244K/yr - $367K/yr
5+ years expApple is looking for a creative software engineer to help define the future of Apple Watch. The role involves building and optimizing foundational software for performance and power efficiency, as well as conducting research and prototyping new technologies.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
Build and optimize the foundational software that drives the device's performance and power efficiency
Conduct investigative research, prototyping new technologies that will help define future hardware and software features
Collaborate closely with Performance, Power, OS, and Hardware experts across Apple
Architect core OS features
Act as a performance specialist for other teams
Define and implement critical system-level functionality, such as new systems to manage the process lifecycle, reclaim memory, or lead the transition to a 64-bit OS architecture
Diagnose and resolve significant power issues
Build and maintain tools to help all engineers model and analyze performance and memory
Qualification
Required
5+ years industry experience
Deep technical understanding and hands-on experience with software development and lifecycle management
Experience with low-level OS systems, i.e. kernel, Darwin or drivers
Deep experience with power and performance measurement and investigation techniques
Solid computer science fundamentals
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with a technical team
Preferred
Experience defining and contributing to application or systems architecture
Ability to work with technology partners at all levels of the stack, from hardware, sensors, and firmware to frameworks and applications
Experience in additional technical areas, like Graphics, UI or networking
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, especially with ambiguous or undefined problems
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.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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Leadership Team
Tim Cook
CEO
Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering
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