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Software OS Developer Engineer

Apple

Location

Cupertino, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/3/2026

Compensation

Not listed

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Job description

The Stability Engineering OS Team at Apple is seeking a senior engineer to architect and build OS diagnostic collection services. This role involves owning critical components of the diagnostic infrastructure and collaborating with engineers across Apple to enhance operating system code. The engineer will focus on developing solutions that prioritize privacy and user trust while impacting millions of devices worldwide. Mentorship and technical leadership are key aspects of this position, as well as driving the data collection strategy to improve product quality.

Requirements

  • BS in Computer Science or equivalent work experience
  • 2-5+ years of experience writing sophisticated, performant code in C, Objective-C, or Swift
  • Strong object-oriented and systems software design skills with experience architecting large-scale systems or services
  • Deep expertise in systems programming with meaningful development experience on iOS, macOS, or POSIX-compliant systems
  • Proven software engineering skills including version control, code review, unit testing, and CI/CD practices
  • Excellent debugging skills with hands-on experience using debugging and tracing tools
  • Understanding of privacy-preserving data collection techniques and security best practices
  • Experience with performance optimization under constrained environments
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills working with QA, Product, Security, and other engineering teams
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to articulate complex technical concepts

Responsibilities

  • Own critical components of the diagnostic infrastructure and drive technical decisions.
  • Architect solutions that perform efficiently within the constraints of all Apple platforms.
  • Mentor other engineers and lead technical design reviews.
  • Collaborate closely with teams across Apple to ensure diagnostic systems provide necessary insights.
  • Influence how Apple identifies, diagnoses, and resolves issues affecting users worldwide.

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.

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