Apple · 1 day ago
Sr. Software OS Developer Engineer
Cupertino, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$147K/yr - $272K/yr
7+ years expApple is seeking an exceptional senior engineer to architect and build their OS diagnostic collection services. The role involves owning critical components of diagnostic infrastructure and collaborating with engineers across Apple to enhance operating system code, directly impacting the quality and reliability of Apple products.
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Responsibilities
Own critical components of our diagnostic infrastructure and drive technical decisions that shape our data collection strategy
Architect solutions that perform efficiently within the constraints of all Apple platforms, with privacy and user trust always at the forefront
Mentor other engineers, lead technical design reviews, and collaborate closely with teams across Apple to ensure our diagnostic systems provide the insights needed to continuously improve product quality
Influence how Apple identifies, diagnoses, and resolves issues affecting millions of users worldwide
Qualification
Required
BS in Computer Science or equivalent work experience
7+ years of experience writing sophisticated, performant code in C, Objective-C, or Swift with proven ability to test, debug, and productize at scale
Strong object-oriented and systems software design skills with experience architecting large-scale systems or services
Deep expertise in systems programming with meaningful development experience on iOS, macOS, or POSIX-compliant systems
Proven software engineering skills including version control, code review, unit testing, and CI/CD practices
Excellent debugging skills with hands-on experience using debugging and tracing tools (LLDB, DTrace, Instruments, etc.)
Understanding of privacy-preserving data collection techniques and security best practices
Experience with performance optimization under constrained environments (memory, CPU, battery, network)
Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills working with QA, Product, Security, and other engineering teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to articulate complex technical concepts
Preferred
Experience with embedded systems or resource-constrained environments
Mobile platform development (iOS, watchOS, or similar)
Low-level OS development (kernel, daemons, system services)
Experience with telemetry, analytics, or observability systems
Crash analysis and symbolication experience
Contributions to open-source projects
Familiarity with differential privacy or other privacy-enhancing technologies
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
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$5.67BKey Investors
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Tim Cook
CEO
Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering
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