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Kernel Engineering Manager
AWM-3824-Kernel Engineering Manager
11/26/2025
12/1/2025
Negotiable
Permanent

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www.apple.com
Cupertino, CA, 95015, USA
Cupertino
California
United States
95015

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Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200578998-0836

Summary

The CoreOS software team is looking for an exceptionally dedicated software engineering manager to lead kernel development for Apple products. This team is responsible for the development of new kernel features on all products, as well as evolving our software for new Apple Silicon platforms to contribute to the success of the iPhone, iPad, and Mac product lines among others. CoreOS works with many teams across the company to provide a stable, fast, and high-quality foundation on which iOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS frameworks and applications can be developed.

Description

Leadership and management of a team of dedicated kernel engineers in a fast-paced and demanding development environment. Ownership of the kernel and other low-level software components. Creating and promoting a development environment that encourages innovation and sets high standards for quality and productivity. Identifying and mitigating risks in development activities. Strengthening the team by hiring and retaining diverse, top engineering talent.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Experience leading a systems software development team.

  • Proven track record of successful and timely product delivery.

  • History of setting bold yet attainable goals, and motivating teams to achieve them.

  • Evidence of driving technical innovation.

Preferred Qualifications

  • In-depth knowledge of and/or experience with kernel/OS internals.

  • Experience with macOS device drivers and IOKit.

  • Experience working with Linux/UNIX kernel.

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