Job Details

Core Bringup Engineer

Cupertino, California, United States

Software and Services

Summary

Posted: Aug 06, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200615364

Are you a big-picture thinker who loves setting ambitious goals? Do you have a passion for understanding how each line of code affects all the others? The Core Operating Systems group (CoreOS) delivers an OS that is inseperable from each Apple device's identity as a whole; We achieve this by integrating hardware, software, and applications into a single Apple experience. Your dedication to cross-disciplinary collaboration will help develop groundbreaking technologies that provide the platform that Apple software resides on. By crafting these distinct, holistic user experiences, you’ll continue to uphold and advance the excellence people expect from Apple devices.

The Core Platform Bringup team within Apple's CoreOS organization is looking for an extraordinary software engineer to work on state-of-the art technology, debug, and bring-up of next generation of Apple devices, with a focus on Apple Private Cloud Compute hardware platforms. We work on a core technology for Apple. In this role you will have the chance to make a major impact in the way that Apple develops and ships products. Our working environment fosters product innovation, rapid product iteration, and a liberating amount of autonomy.

Description

Our team plays a key part in alll phases of a product’s life cycle. You will be involved in the specification and scope of hardware platforms, working cross-functionally to define and support product requirements and delivery. You will develop both driver-level firmware and operating system-level software for the platform, and then will be amongst the first in the company to bring up the hardware. You will drive product features and provide functional/industry specifications, and continue to work cross-functionally across the product lifespan, from concept to shipping.

Minimum Qualifications

• Highly proficient in C/C++ Experience with firmware and driver development

• Operating system architecture fundamentals

• Knowledge of hardware platforms & processor architectures

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Swift

• Experience with operating system software development

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in computer science or a related field

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $126,800 and $220,900, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.Learn more about Apple Benefits. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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) .

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Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

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