Job Details

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200650813-0836

Summary

The Darwin Server team in Core OS is looking for enthusiastic engineers interested in developing system software for Apple’s operating systems. Darwin is the UNIX-like foundation at the heart of all Apple’s operating systems, stretching from the kernel up through low-level user components. The Darwin Server team is responsible for ensuring this foundation is adaptable for use in server environments, such as with the Private Cloud Compute service that powers Apple Intelligence.

Description

In this role, you’ll have an opportunity to dive into complex technical challenges, shaping OS architecture and design of cross-functional features, actively influencing our technical direction. We are seeking candidates who are eager to learn, tackle new problems, and drive innovation through their work, while actively mentoring and supporting each other in our quest to learn and grow as technical leaders. Our environment values diverse perspectives, ideas, and collaborative styles, with the goal of creating opportunities for everyone to thrive and grow.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience with UNIX-like systems

• Strong understanding of operating systems architecture and systems programming fundamentals

• Fluent in any of the following programming languages: C, Objective-C or Swift

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building operating system infrastructure to support cloud computing

• Experience with system daemon, library development, or API design

• Efficiency in scripting, data analysis, and automation using Python, shell, or other scripting languages

• Practical understanding of security principles, concepts, and techniques (e.g. certificates, software signing, attestation)

• Ability to systematically troubleshoot issues across the entire technology stack

• Perspective on how successful teams build and operate cloud technologies

• Involvement in open source technologies and development communities such as Darwin, FreeBSD, Linux, etc

• Passion for raising the bar for privacy and security in cloud computing

• BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent knowledge and experience

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote 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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .