The role is for an experienced systems engineer in Apple's Platform Architecture group, which focuses on integrating hardware and software into a unified system. The engineer will collaborate with teams to develop and verify new hardware/software interface technologies for chip development. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring that Apple's products perform as intended, contributing to the trust customers place in their devices. The engineer will work closely with silicon engineering teams on next-generation chips used by millions worldwide.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related engineering field.
• 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience programming in C++.
• Experience with multi-threading and concurrency.
• Experience with a scripting language such as Python or Lua.
• Experience with debugging and profiling tools.
• Experience with C++17 or later, including templates for compile-time optimizations.
• Experience with SystemVerilog, HDL simulation tools, and protocols such as AXI.
• Experience with atomics and memory ordering.
• Experience moving data over sockets, shared memory, or PCIe.
• Experience with internal customer support.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and documentation skills.

• Support the development of new hardware/software interface technologies.
• Collaborate with silicon engineering teams on next-generation chip development.
• Ensure that products perform as intended through rigorous testing.
• Work with debugging and profiling tools to optimize performance.
• Provide internal customer support related to hardware and software interfaces.

• 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.