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Secure IPC Manager- Core OS

Apple· Core OS
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Cupertino, CA$206.2k - $356.4kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Software engineering manager leading a team focused on secure inter-process communication (IPC) technologies for Apple's operating systems, collaborating with security, kernel, and platform teams to design, develop, and evolve secure communication mechanisms underpinning trust across Apple product lines.

Responsibilities

  • Leadership and management of a team of engineers building secure, low-level communication infrastructure in a fast-paced environment
  • Ownership of the technical direction and delivery of multiple concurrent engineering initiatives
  • Working with cross-functional and cross-organizational teams — including security, kernel, and platform architecture groups
  • Building a technical roadmap that will help influence Apple's next-generation security architecture
  • Creating and promoting an engineering culture that encourages innovation while maintaining high standards for quality and productivity
  • Identifying and mitigating technical and resourcing risks across all initiatives owned by the team
  • Balancing priorities and staffing across multiple projects at different stages of maturity
  • Strengthening the team by hiring and retaining top engineering talent

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • Experience managing a systems software or infrastructure engineering team
  • Direct experience with low-level systems software, IPC mechanisms, or security-critical infrastructure
  • Deep understanding of operating system fundamentals
  • Proven track record of successful and timely delivery of complex systems software
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to tailor messaging for technical and non-technical audiences
  • Deep understanding of the C programming language
  • Knowledge of Swift, Objective-C, or C++
  • Knowledge of compiler design, implementation, or toolchain development
  • Experience with UNIX systems and low-level IPC primitives
  • Minimum 3 years of experience managing a systems software or infrastructure engineering team
  • History of shipping complex initiatives on schedule despite ambiguous or shifting requirements
  • Skilled at running effective status reviews, escalations, and alignment meetings across teams

Skills

Required:Team leadership and managementLow-level systems softwareC programmingUNIX systems
Nice to have:Swift/Objective-C/C++Compiler/toolchain

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Discounted products and free services
  • Educational expense reimbursement (including tuition)
  • Discretionary bonuses or commission payments (potential)
  • Relocation (potential)
  • Apple employee stock programs including discretionary RSUs and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Last updated Sep 4, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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