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Systems Software Engineer

Apple· Hardware
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Hybrid (San Diego, CA)$122.7k - $214.3kfull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

The Product Integrity group seeks a Systems Software Engineer to develop and maintain software used to characterize, calibrate, and test new hardware, debug software and hardware, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and contract manufacturers. The role involves developing, debugging, and maintaining internal software across Apple products, engaging with hardware production from development to mass production, and contributing to hardware quality and end-user experiences.

Responsibilities

  • Solving complex problems requiring multi-functional engagement and support. Developing applications, frameworks, and command line utilities. Maintaining critical manufacturing software running on millions of Apple devices.
  • Completing work with effective prioritization, communication, and multitasking abilities. Reviewing and implementing hardware test specifications.
  • Supporting hardware production locally and remotely (travel up to 25%).

Qualifications

  • BS in CS/CE/EE and 0-2+ years of software engineer career experience
  • Expertise in at least one of C++/Objective-C/Swift
  • Experience developing drivers/applications in Unix, Linux, or macOS
  • Experience with building embedded system architectures and using interfaces such as I2C, USB, PCIe
  • Experience building and debugging distributed applications
  • Experience debugging at all levels of an operating system
  • Experience with Python/Lua/Bash
  • Proven task management
  • Effective communication skills

Skills

Required:C++/Objective-C/SwiftUnix/Linux/macOS developmentEmbedded systemsDistributed applicationsDebugging across OS levelsPython/Lua/Bash scripting

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • discounted products and free services
  • reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
  • potential discretionary bonuses or commission payments
  • relocation assistance (if applicable)
  • Apple shareholder opportunities through stock programs
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Last updated Sep 18, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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