Software Development Engineer - Platform Productization, Core OS

Do you have a strong interest in low level firmware and operating systems? A desire to work on complex software features, delivering quality Apple's products? The Core OS Platform organization is looking for a talented and passionate software engineer to join the Platform Productization team. As a critical member of the team, you will be focusing on software technologies in low-level firmware and Apple silicon domains. Your responsibilities will span across all phases of software delivery of Apple's products, from early design to product launch and beyond. You'll become intimately familiar with one or more major technologies, taking on responsibilities of Platform Development for efficient and ever evolving integration.

We are seeking a skilled and innovative engineer to design and enhance automation platforms that streamline the productization of hardware specifications into software builds. In this role, you will build and manage systems that ensure seamless integration, enabling faster and more reliable delivery of production-ready software. By leveraging your expertise in automation and process optimization, you will play a key role in transforming complex workflows into efficient, scalable, and repeatable systems, driving the successful delivery of high-quality products.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent industry experience\nProficiency in at least one general-purpose programming language (C++, Java, Scala, Python, Swift, JavaScript, or Go).\nHands-on experience working in Linux environments.\nStrong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software performance optimization.\nDeep understanding of operating systems, concurrency, and distributed systems\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to articulate technical ideas and strategies clearly.

Strong understanding of full-stack architecture, including RESTful API design, frontend development, and backend services\nProficiency in data structures, algorithms, software design principles, caching strategies, and asynchronous programming patterns.\nHands-on experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) and container orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.\nExperience with CI/CD pipelines and tooling such as Jenkins, TeamCity or GitLab.\nFamiliarity with distributed processing frameworks such as Apache Spark, Hadoop, or Kafka.\nExperience with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, Cassandra, MongoDB, Azure Cosmos DB).\nWorking knowledge of observability and log analytics tooling such as Splunk or the Elastic Stack.\nStrong emphasis on system performance, stability, and production observability.\nExperience integrating LLM APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Claude, Gemini) into production applications.\nFamiliarity with Agile software development methodologies.\nDemonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve issues in large-scale distributed systems and automate operational workflows.\nStrong analytical capabilities, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a dynamic, highly collaborative team environment.\n