Systems Software Engineer, Platform Architecture

Apple Inc

Austin, TX
3 days ago

Highlights

Apple's Platform Architecture group is seeking a systems software engineer who will develop and support new technologies to support best-in-class system prototypes to support cloud, data center, and silicon development. Join this team, and youll collaborate with engineers across Apple to build and deploy forward-looking prototype systems that contribute to the development of our world-renowned hardware and software architecture.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Austin, TX
Industry	Computer/IT Services
Company Size	10,000 employees or more
Year Founded	1976
Website	https://www.apple.com/jobs

Description

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and theres no telling what we can accomplish together.

Do you love crafting elegant cloud solutions to complex challenges? Can you intrinsically see the importance of every detail? At Apple, our Platform Architecture group is responsible for connecting our hardware and software into one unified system. Join this team, and youll collaborate with engineers across Apple to build and deploy forward-looking prototype systems that contribute to the development of our world-renowned hardware and software architecture. Apple's Platform Architecture group is seeking a systems software engineer who will develop and support new technologies to support best-in-class system prototypes to support cloud, data center, and silicon development. You will work with and support our world leading silicon engineering teams on next generation chips, which end up in the hands of millions of users worldwide.Work closely with internal customers to understand their requirements and workflows and propose new features and ecosystem changes to streamline their experience using the platform. Share ownership of the team's codebase, service architecture, tools, and developer experience and maintain a high-quality bar to ensure optimal development velocity. Work independently and lead deliverables to different teams. Occasional travel to development groups in the US and overseas.BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related engineering field. Experience with programming (Go, Swift or C++) and scripting (e.g. Python, Bash). Experience debugging complex systems.3+ years of relevant industry experience. Understanding and practical experience with HTTP, DNS, RPC frameworks, databases, and operating systems. Good understanding of Cloud security concepts, plus knowledge of Authentication/Authorization frameworks and tools. Knowledge of containers (Docker, Podman, Apple Container) Excellent communication, analytical and documentation skills. Experience using AI Agents or LLMs in software development. Exposure to Silicon workflows.

About Company

We bring amazing people together to make amazing things happen.

We’re a diverse collection of thinkers and doers, continually reimagining what’s possible to help us all do what we love in new ways. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with the Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, as well as with services, including iTunes, the App Store, Apple Music, and Apple Pay. And the same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices — strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it.

About Apple

There’s a place here for every kind of brilliant. Everyone here is an innovator, or an innovator-to-be, no matter what your team or your role. So bring your passion, courage, and original thinking and get ready to share it, because every new product, service, or feature we invent is the result of people working together to make each others’ ideas stronger. Innovation at this level depends on people who represent the variety of the human experience and inspire us with their own fresh perspectives. Together, we’ll do amazing work that can make a difference in people’s lives. Including your own. Learn more about working at Apple.