Job Description

Join the Core OS Storage Drivers team at Apple as a Storage Software Engineer, where you'll develop next-generation storage technologies for various Apple platforms. This role involves contributing to kernel drivers for macOS, iOS, tvOS, watchOS, and visionOS, focusing on storage technologies like NVMe and SCSI, while collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout the product development lifecycle.

Requirements

2+ years of relevant experience
Understanding of storage technologies and protocols (e.g. NVMe, SCSI, AHCI)
Familiarity with low level bus protocols such as PCIe, USB, and Fibre Channel
Experience using bus protocol analyzers
Strong C/C++ programming skills and experience with multi-threaded programming
Experience with software debuggers (e.g. gdb, lldb) and tracing tools (e.g. dtrace)
Proficient in Operating Systems and kernel architecture
Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE (or equivalent, or related field)

Responsibilities

Debugging and analyzing system performance issues on internal and external storage devices
Drive company-wide storage initiatives
Architect new driver stacks and frameworks
Support cross functional teams and platform developers
Develop and maintain device drivers for storage on Apple OSs
Make enhancements to the Darwin kernel and other related software stacks as necessary
Experience presenting to senior management and partner teams

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.