Systems Software Engineer, Platform Architecture

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Cupertino, CA
Salary: $150,400–$225,300 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $188k

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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 develop and support new technologies for cloud, data center, and silicon development. This role involves collaborating with internal customers to understand requirements, proposing features to streamline workflows, and maintaining a high-quality codebase while managing service architecture and developer experience. The engineer will build and deploy forward-looking prototype systems that integrate hardware and software into a unified system. 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 cloud security concepts. Additional relevant experience includes working with containers like Docker or Podman, utilizing AI Agents or LLMs, and navigating 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 in developing 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 quality.
Lead deliverables independently across different technical teams.
Debug complex systems to maintain optimal development velocity.

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.
3+ 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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