Apple's Platform Architecture group is looking for a systems engineer to create high-performance functional models of advanced SoC designs. This role involves bridging the gap between software and hardware, focusing on performance improvements, power efficiency, security, and programming ease. You will work collaboratively with engineers across Apple to ensure that every product performs as intended. Your contributions will help maintain the trust millions of customers place in their devices every day.

• BS degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in low-level software, operating systems, or compilers.
• Programming experience in C++ or C.
• MS or PhD degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
• Experience debugging large, complex system software.
• Scripting skills in Python.
• Experience with assembly language.
• Experience with kernel, driver, and firmware development.
• Experience with modeling and simulation.
• Knowledge of ARM and/or X86 architecture.

• Build high-performance functional models of advanced SoC designs.
• Bridge the gap between software and hardware.
• Influence performance improvements and power efficiency.
• Ensure security and ease of programming for Apple products.
• Collaborate with engineers across Apple to deploy prototype systems.

• 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.