Systems Software Engineer, Platform Architecture

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Cupertino, CA
Salary: $184,700–$324,800 / yr
Posted: 27 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $255k

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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 · Systems Software Engineer, Platform Architecture

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The Systems Software Engineer, Platform Architecture joins the Platform Architecture group to connect hardware and software into a unified system. This role involves developing and supporting new technologies for cloud, data center, and silicon development while building forward-looking prototype systems. The engineer will collaborate with internal customers to understand requirements, propose features to streamline workflows, and maintain high-quality standards for codebase, service architecture, and developer experience. Key technical skills include programming in Go, Swift, or C++, along with scripting in Python or Bash. Candidates should possess expertise in debugging complex systems, HTTP, DNS, RPC frameworks, databases, operating systems, and container technologies like Docker or Podman. The role specifically addresses the challenge of supporting next-generation silicon engineering teams and developing infrastructure for advanced chip development within a sophisticated hardware and software ecosystem.

Skills

Go Swift C++ Python Bash HTTP DNS RPC Databases Operating Systems Cloud Security Authentication Authorization Docker Podman LLMs AI Agents

What you'll do

Develop and support new technologies for cloud, data center, and silicon development prototypes.
Collaborate with internal customers to identify requirements and propose features to streamline platform workflows.
Maintain the team's codebase, service architecture, and developer tools to ensure high development velocity.
Lead deliverables independently across multiple different teams.
Support world-leading silicon engineering teams on next-generation chip development.
Debug complex systems to ensure optimal performance of hardware and software integration.

What we're looking for

BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering field.
Experience with programming in Go, Swift, or C++.
Experience with scripting in Python or Bash.
Experience debugging complex systems.
10+ years of relevant industry experience (preferred).
Understanding and practical experience with HTTP, DNS, RPC frameworks, databases, and operating systems (preferred).
Knowledge of Cloud security concepts, Authentication/Authorization frameworks, containers, and Silicon workflows (preferred).
Excellent communication, analytical, and documentation skills; experience using AI Agents or LLMs in software development (preferred).

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