The CoreOS Thermal Management team at Apple is seeking a dedicated software engineer to design and implement thermal management control algorithms for iOS, macOS, WatchOS, and Apple TV products. This role involves working closely with various teams to develop innovative thermal management solutions that enhance customer experience. The engineer will focus on creating scalable thermal solutions while navigating tight product design constraints. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact the next generation of Apple products through advanced thermal management techniques.

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent experience in a related field
• Fluent in C and C++
• Proven experience in writing complex system software and embedded firmware
• Experience with Generative AI tools for coding and debugging
• Demonstrated innovative, critical thinking and troubleshooting skills
• Highly professional, with the ability to deliver solid work on tight schedules
• Excellent collaborative skills
• Outstanding written and verbal communication

• Work cross-functionally with system architects, thermal product design, and other system software engineers.
• Invent new thermal management algorithms under tight product physical enclosure constraints.
• Explore novel thermal management software solutions for concrete customer-facing challenges.
• Design, implement, and optimize system software and embedded firmware.
• Analyze telemetry and control loop responses.
• Demonstrate and explain cross-functionally system thermal/power/performance trade-offs.
• Influence long-term software design and specifications of future hardware products.

• 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.