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Systems & Kernel Software Engineer, SEAR at Apple

Department: Software and Services

Compensation · Listed in posting

$150,400 – $277,600

Location
Cupertino, California
Level
not_specified
Posted

Description

Apple's SPEAR Systems & Kernel team is hiring a Systems & Kernel Software Engineer to improve the security of end-user devices by designing and implementing hardening approaches across bootloaders, drivers, firmware, and the kernel. The role involves partnering with cross-functional teams, writing production-quality low-level code in C, C++, or Swift, testing and debugging, evaluating security tooling, and creating documentation. Candidates need a computer science or related degree or equivalent experience, low-level systems programming experience, software security knowledge, and strong communication skills.

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