Systems Software Engineer, Platform Architecture

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Austin, TX
Posted: 27 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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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As a Systems Software Engineer, Platform Architecture, you will join the Platform Architecture group to connect hardware and software into one unified system. You will develop and support new technologies for cloud, data center, and silicon development while building forward-looking prototype systems. Your daily responsibilities include collaborating with internal customers to understand requirements, proposing features to streamline workflows, and maintaining a high-quality codebase and service architecture. You will work independently to lead deliverables across various teams. The role requires proficiency in Go, Swift, or C++, along with scripting in Python or Bash. Key technical competencies include debugging complex systems, understanding HTTP, DNS, RPC frameworks, databases, operating systems, and cloud security concepts. Additional relevant skills include experience with Docker, Podman, Apple Container, AI Agents, LLMs, and silicon workflows to support next-generation chip development.

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.
Support world-leading silicon engineering teams on the development of next-generation chips.
Analyze internal customer requirements to propose features and ecosystem changes that streamline workflows.
Maintain the team's codebase, service architecture, and developer tools to ensure high development velocity.
Lead deliverables independently across various technical teams.
Debug complex systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

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).
Good understanding of Cloud security concepts and knowledge of Authentication/Authorization frameworks and tools (preferred).
Knowledge of containers such as Docker, Podman, or Apple Container (preferred).

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