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Apple · 6 hours ago

Virtual Memory Kernel Engineer

positionCupertino, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$127K/yr - $221K/yr

Apple's Darwin Systems team is responsible for delivering a high-quality kernel across all of Apple's products. The Virtual Memory Kernel Engineer will focus on memory management within the kernel, collaborating with product teams to ensure an efficient operating system that meets customer expectations.

AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
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Responsibilities

Work on core operating system technologies, specifically around memory management in a modern kernel
Design and implementation responsibility for a major project
Demonstrate creative and critical thinking capabilities and troubleshooting skills
Familiarity with modern processor architecture (e.g. memory hierarchy, multi-core, multithreading, etc)
Work with teams across multiple timezones
Ramp up quickly on an unfamiliar code base
In-depth knowledge of kernel internals

Qualification

Memory managementKernel designOperating systemsProcessor architectureUnix familiarityTroubleshooting skillsMultitaskingCreative thinkingCritical thinking

Required

A demonstrated record of working on core operating system technologies, specifically around memory management in a modern kernel
Design and implementation responsibility for a major project
Demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities and troubleshooting skills
Familiarity with modern processor architecture (e.g. memory hierarchy, multi-core, multithreading, etc)

Preferred

BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent knowledge and experience
Ability to work with teams across multiple timezones
Familiarity with Unix and associated tools
Ability to ramp up quickly on an unfamiliar code base
In-depth knowledge of kernel internals
Highly professional, with the ability to multitask and deliver solid work on tight schedules

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

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Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
dateFounded in 1976
location
Cupertino, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.apple.com

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$5.67B
Key Investors
Berkshire HathawayMicrosoftSequoia Capital
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $0.31M
2021-04-30Post Ipo Equity

Leadership Team

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Tim Cook
CEO
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Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering

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