Secure IPC Manager, Core OS

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Cupertino, CA
Salary: $206,200–$356,400 / yr
Posted: 62 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · Secure IPC Manager, Core OS

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The Secure IPC Manager- Core OS leads a team within the Core OS software group focused on secure inter-process communication technologies. This manager oversees the design, development, and evolution of next-generation secure communication mechanisms that establish trust boundaries across various platforms. Day-to-day responsibilities include owning technical directions for concurrent engineering initiatives, building technical roadmaps for security architecture, and managing team staffing and hiring. The role requires deep expertise in the C programming language, along with knowledge of Swift, Objective-C, C++, compiler design, and UNIX systems. The manager must navigate low-level IPC primitives and security-critical infrastructure to solve foundational problems regarding the security and integrity of operating systems. Success involves collaborating with kernel and platform teams to deliver robust, performant, and high-quality systems software.

Skills

C Swift Objective-C C++ UNIX IPC Compiler Design Toolchain Development Operating Systems Systems Software Kernel Security Architecture

What you'll do

Lead a team of engineers building secure, low-level communication infrastructure.
Own the technical direction and delivery of multiple concurrent engineering initiatives.
Develop a technical roadmap to influence next-generation security architecture.
Identify and mitigate technical and resourcing risks across all team initiatives.
Balance priorities and staffing across multiple projects at different stages of maturity.
Hire and retain top engineering talent to strengthen the team.
Run effective status reviews, escalations, and alignment meetings across various teams.

What we're looking for

B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
Minimum 3 years of experience managing a systems software or infrastructure engineering team.
Direct experience with low-level systems software, IPC mechanisms, or security-critical infrastructure.
Deep understanding of operating system fundamentals and the C programming language.
Knowledge of Swift, Objective-C, or C++.
Knowledge of compiler design, implementation, or toolchain development.
Experience with UNIX systems and low-level IPC primitives.
Proven track record of shipping complex initiatives on schedule despite ambiguous or shifting requirements.

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