Operating System Engineer – Apple Vision Pro

Summary

Posted: Jan 16, 2025

Role Number:200583785

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something. Apple Vision Pro is a revolutionary spatial computer that seamlessly blends digital content with your physical space. It will allow us to do the things we love in ways never before possible — all while staying connected to the people around us. Our team builds technology that defines industry standards, and therefore we seek people who thrive to innovate. Tenacity and the passion to learn are skills we value on our team, and if you want to impact millions of customers by working on the most advanced technology solutions, we want to talk to you.

Description

As an Operating System Engineer in Apple Vision Pro Group at Apple, you will engage in designing, prototyping and developing real time software stack. In this role, you will contribute to the following: -Define, design and develop operating system powering Apple’s AR/VR technology -Work cross-functionally with multiple teams at Apple, drive requirements and deliver the end solution -Understand the end customer use-cases, design and develop software solutions to ensure its tailored to enable the required experiences -Develop early prototyping software solutions in simulation/emulation environment -Deliver shipping quality software solutions -Analyze and optimize the code to ensure its efficient with respect to power and performance -Debug hard to reproduce issues

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science/Computer Engineering or equivalent experience/skills
• 7+ years of career experience
• Hands on experience developing Operating Systems
• Comfortable working close to hardware
• In-depth knowledge of C/C++
• Experience with user-space frameworks, daemons, inter-process communication, etc
• Understanding of kernel concepts such as virtual memory, scheduler, etc
• Experience developing and debugging kernel / user-space drivers
• Ability to work under tight schedule and deliver on time
• Excellent analytical, programming and debugging skills
• Thrive in a collaborative environment and can clearly communicate while confidently driving multiple projects across many teams
• Laser-focused on the smallest details that are meaningful to our customers
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity of Apple Operating Systems i.e. iOS, visionOS, macOS, etc
• Understanding of swift programming languages
• Experience developing secure software
• Obsessively passionate and inquisitive, and seek to solve everyday problems in innovative ways
• Be a force-multiplier, by enabling team-members to be more productive

Pay & Benefits

• At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $175,800 and $312,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
  
  Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
  
  Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.