Software Device Driver Engineer - Core I/O, Core OS

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
Salary
$126,800–$220,900 / yr
Posted
38 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 · Software Device Driver Engineer - Core I/O, Core OS

The Core I/O software team at Apple’s Core OS organization seeks a Software Device Driver Engineer with expertise in operating systems, drivers, and IO performance. In this senior role, you will develop cutting-edge USB driver technology by prototyping, bringing up, developing, and maintaining device drivers for Apple's OSs across various product lines. You will also drive company-wide initiatives, architect new driver stacks, support cross-functional teams, and enhance the Darwin kernel and related software stacks. The ideal candidate possesses strong C/C++ programming skills, experience with multi-threaded programming, and proficiency in operating systems and kernel architecture. Familiarity with iOS/macOS toolchains, IOKit, and common hardware architectures is preferred, along with hands-on experience using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.

What you'll do

  • Develop and maintain device drivers for USB on Apple OSs.
  • Architect new driver stacks and frameworks for USB technology.
  • Enhance the Darwin kernel and related software stacks as needed.
  • Prototype and bring up new device drivers for USB on Apple systems.
  • Drive company-wide initiatives related to USB technology advancements.

What we're looking for

  • Strong C/C++ programming skills with experience in multi-threaded programming
  • Proficient in Operating Systems and kernel architecture
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • Experience developing device drivers for USB on Apple OSs
  • Familiarity with iOS/macOS toolchain and IOKit
  • Ability to work with hardware architectures and debugging tools
  • Knowledge of low-level and system level USB architecture implementations

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