Kernel Software Development Engineer
Summary
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Description
As part of the Core Operating System team, your challenge is to ignite the full power of Apple hardware for demanding user experiences while operating elegantly within tightly constrained environments. Following a security and safety first mindset, you'll design and implement kernel separation technologies that enable a safe, secure and high-performance experiences across Apple's product line.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement features related to separation technologies for both security and safety, across multiple CPU architectures.
- Collaborate with other internal cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions.
- Diagnose and resolve complex kernel-level issues, driving root cause analysis and systemic improvements
- Maintain rigorous coding, documentation, and testing practices to support certification requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience
- Experience with memory management, process isolation and privilege separation
- Strong experience developing software for embedded systems with resource constraints (CPU and memory)
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
- Ability to collaborate across teams
- Proficient with C
Preferred Qualifications
- Excellent understanding of operating system kernel internals and architecture
- Low-level systems experience such as device driver development, board support packages, or CPU/SoC architecture work
- Experience with virtualization technologies
- Experience in embedded firmware development and real-time operating systems
- Certification experience (Security, Safety or general ISO certification) is a plus
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Apple provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Apple is a drug-free workplace.