Job Description

Join Apple's Core Virtualization team as a virtualization engineer, where you'll work on projects that span the entire system, from the kernel to libraries and applications. You'll have a significant impact on the design and implementation of Apple's virtual machines and frameworks, collaborating with experts across software and hardware organizations.

Requirements

Excellent C and C++ programming skills
Strong understanding of operating systems internals and systems programming
Excellent collaborative skills, with strong written and verbal communication
Bachelorʼs degree or equivalent experience in computer science or a related field
Skilled in kernel and device driver development
Familiar with Arm assembly programming
Knowledge of CPU architecture

Responsibilities

Develop bootloader and kernel components for the guest platform
Design and implement VirtIO, paravirtualized and custom virtual devices
Collaborate with hardware teams to leverage new hardware features for the macOS guests
Write high-quality, well-tested, and maintainable code in C/C++
Design and implement comprehensive test suites to ensure the reliability and correctness of virtualization components
Debug complex issues spanning kernel, hypervisor, user-space, and guest operating system layers
Optimize performance of virtual machines
Work cross-functionally with other teams (e.g., drivers, frameworks, QA) to deliver integrated solutions
Participate in code reviews and technical design discussions

Benefits

Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.