Systems Software Engineer, Platform Architecture

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Cupertino, CA
Salary: $129,300–$225,300 / yr
Posted: 1 day 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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JOB TITLE: Systems Software Engineer, Platform Architecture The Systems Software Engineer, Platform Architecture joins the Platform Architecture group to connect hardware and software into a unified system. This role involves building and deploying forward-looking prototype systems to influence performance, power efficiency, security, and programming ease. Key responsibilities include prototyping and analyzing architecture and operating system proposals, interfacing kernels and drivers with processor and SoC models, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The position requires expertise in low-level software, operating systems, or compilers using C++ and C. Preferred skills include Python scripting, Assembly, and experience with kernel, driver, and firmware development. The work focuses on building high-performance functional models of advanced SoC designs to bridge the gap between hardware and software components within the product architecture.

What does a Systems Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $235750 from 32 postings across 3 companies.

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Skills

C++ C Python Assembly Firmware Development ARM X86 Compilers Operating Systems Modeling and Simulation SoC Design Low-level Software

What you'll do

Build high-performance functional models of advanced SoC designs.
Prototype and analyze architecture and operating system proposals.
Interface kernels and drivers with processor and SoC models.
Bridge the gap between software and hardware to improve performance and power efficiency.
Influence security and programming ease for Apple products.
Debug large and complex system software.
Develop and deploy forward-looking prototype systems for hardware and software architecture.

What we're looking for

Experience in low-level software, operating systems, or compilers.
Programming experience in C++ or C.
MS or PhD degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (preferred).
Experience debugging large, complex system software (preferred).
Scripting skills in Python (preferred).
Assembly experience (preferred).
Experience with kernel, driver, firmware development, modeling, simulation, and ARM or X86 architecture (preferred).