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CoreOS Kernel Performance Engineer at Apple

Department: Software and Services

Compensation · Listed in posting

$129,300 – $225,300

Location
Cupertino, California
Level
not_specified
Posted

Description

Apple's CoreOS Kernel team is hiring an OS kernel performance engineer to analyze and optimize operating-system performance across Apple Silicon platforms, including iOS, macOS, and visionOS. The role focuses on kernel and runtime design improvements for scheduling, memory, and power efficiency, collaboration with hardware and chip-design teams, and end-to-end system performance across software and hardware teams. Candidates need a bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent professional experience, C programming proficiency, and strong OS fundamentals; kernel development, CPU and memory architecture, and profiling-tool expertise are preferred.

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