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
16 days ago
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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 developing secure inter-process communication technologies for various operating systems. This manager oversees the technical direction and delivery of multiple concurrent engineering initiatives, building low-level communication infrastructure to maintain trust boundaries across platform lines. The role involves collaborating with security, kernel, and platform architecture teams to develop a roadmap for next-generation security architecture while managing risks and staffing. Candidates must possess deep knowledge of the C programming language, along with experience in Swift, Objective-C, or C++. Technical requirements include expertise in UNIX systems, low-level IPC primitives, and compiler design or toolchain development. The work addresses critical infrastructure problems to ensure the security and integrity of core operating system components across multiple hardware platforms.

Skills

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

What you'll do

  • Lead a team of engineers building secure, low-level communication infrastructure for Apple operating systems.
  • Define the technical direction and delivery for multiple concurrent engineering initiatives.
  • Develop a technical roadmap to influence next-generation security architecture.
  • Identify and mitigate technical and resourcing risks across all team projects.
  • Balance priorities and staffing across various projects at different stages of maturity.
  • Hire and retain top engineering talent to strengthen the core team.
  • Manage status reviews, escalations, and alignment meetings with cross-functional 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.
  • 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 (preferred).
  • Experience with UNIX systems and low-level IPC primitives (preferred).
  • Proven track record of delivering complex initiatives on schedule despite ambiguous requirements (preferred).

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