Senior Systems Engineer, Watch Software
At a glance
AI generatedTL;DR
Join the watchOS Systems team as a senior software engineer where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Apple Watch by building and optimizing foundational software for performance and power efficiency. You will engage in investigative research to prototype new technologies that influence hardware and software features, collaborating closely with Performance, Power, OS, and Hardware experts across Apple. Your responsibilities include architecting core OS features, acting as a performance specialist, diagnosing complex issues, and developing tools for performance analysis. This role requires expertise in low-level OS systems such as the kernel and Darwin, along with deep knowledge of power and performance measurement techniques, solid computer science fundamentals, and strong collaboration skills. Experience in additional areas like graphics, UI, or networking is a plus, making this an ideal position for those passionate about solving complex problems at the intersection of hardware and software.
Skills
What you'll do
- Define and implement critical system-level functionality to manage process lifecycle and memory.
- Conduct investigative research to prototype new technologies for future hardware and software features.
- Diagnose and resolve significant power issues in various layers of the software stack.
- Build and maintain tools to model and analyze performance and memory across different teams.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and ship new system features and applications.
What we're looking for
- 8+ years of industry experience in software development
- Deep technical expertise with low-level OS systems like kernel and drivers
- Hands-on experience with power and performance measurement techniques
- Strong computer science fundamentals and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities for cross-functional teams
- Experience defining and contributing to application or system architecture
- Ability to work across the technology stack from hardware to applications
Employer
About Apple Inc
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
Apple Inc currently has 255 open roles on FindRole.
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