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Systems Engineer, Platform Architecture

Apple· Hardware
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Hybrid (Austin, TX), Hybrid (Cupertino, CA)unknownPosted 4w ago

About the role

Apple’s Platform Architecture group seeks an experienced systems engineer to support and develop hardware/software interface technologies for chip development and verification. You will collaborate with silicon engineering teams to build and deploy prototype systems, ensure products perform as intended, and help connect hardware and software into unified system designs across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop new technologies for interfacing software to hardware prototypes.
  • Work with software, design verification and silicon validation teams to deploy and transfer this technology.
  • Support various groups (software, architecture, verification, validation) in the use of existing and the development of new technology.
  • Work independently and lead deliverables to different teams.
  • Occasional travel to development groups in the US and overseas.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related engineering field.
  • Experience programming in C++.
  • Experience with multi-threading/concurrency.
  • Experience with a scripting language such as Python or Lua.
  • Experience with debugging and profiling tools.
  • 3+ years relevant industry experience.
  • Experience with C++17 or later, including templates for compile-time optimizations.
  • Experience with SystemVerilog, HDL simulation tools, and protocols such as AXI.
  • Experience with atomics and memory ordering.
  • Experience moving data over sockets, shared memory, or PCIe.
  • Experience with internal customer support.
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and documentation skills.

Skills

Required:C++multi-threading/concurrencyscripting (Python or Lua)debugging and profiling toolsSystemVerilog/HDLdata movement/datastructuresmemory ordering/atomics
Last updated Sep 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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