This role pays more than
87%
of similar roles. Most pay
$125,943–$187,850
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$214k
versus about
$157k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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
1984 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$175,000–$277,600
across 1590 roles with salary data.
As a Systems Engineer within the Compositing, Color, and Display Software organization, you will contribute to the core infrastructure that powers graphics across multiple platforms. You will work on critical components including frame scheduling, display coordination, input handling, and event processing systems while maintaining high-quality platform code. The role involves navigating complex codebases to optimize performance for hardware capabilities and battery life. To succeed, you must possess a strong grasp of computer science fundamentals like data structures and operating systems. You will utilize lower-level languages such as C, C++, or Objective-C within Unix/Linux environments. Key technical areas include memory management, threading, concurrency, and the Metal framework. This role solves complex problems in scheduler architecture, security rendering, and hardware integration to ensure seamless visual experiences across a wide range of consumer devices.
What does a Systems Engineer earn in California?
Median $194000 from 61 postings across 16 companies.
C++
Objective-C
Swift
Linux
Docker
Kubernetes
Distributed Systems
System Programming
IPC
systemd
launchd
High Performance Computing
Machine Learning
ASIC
Cloud Computing
Containerization
Metal
C++
C
Vulkan
DirectX
CoreAnimation
Swift
Objective-C
GPU Programming
Shader Programming
MSL
GLSL
HLSL
Real-time Rendering
Computer Graphics
Multi-threaded Rendering
Color Management
HDR
Metal
C++
C
Metal Shading Language
Swift
Objective-C
GPU Programming
Shader Development
Real-time Rendering
Computer Graphics
UIKit
AppKit
SwiftUI
Vulkan
DirectX
HDR
Color Management
Multi-threaded Rendering
Windows
Mac OS
ITSM
MDM
ITIL
Salesforce
AV Systems
Video Conferencing
Asset Management
Networking
Hardware Troubleshooting
Ticketing Systems
SOPs
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