Software Engineer - Triage & Tools at Apple Inc. (Cupertino, CA)

Are you a big-picture thinker who loves setting ambitious goals? Do you have a passion for understanding how each line of code affects all the others? In the Core Operating Systems group ensuring the OS is inseparable from each devices identity as a whole. Thats because this group is committed to building fully integrated operating systems that combine hardware, software, and apps into a single Apple experience. Your dedication to cross-disciplinary collaboration will help develop groundbreaking technologies. By crafting these distinct, holistic user experiences, youll continue to uphold and advance the excellence people expect from Apple devices.

Apples CoreOS organization is looking for a triage and development engineer to support the larger engineering organization and contract manufacturer. The position will include debugging critical software and hardware issues across the entire software stack. You will have the opportunity to have a major impact on Apple's products and how they are manufactured and supported.
 

Key Qualifications:
GDB and other debug tools
Proven C, C++ and Python programming skills
Previous experience of Kernel and/or firmware engineering
Highly professional, with ability to multitask and deliver solid work on tight schedules
Proven creative and critical independent-thinking capabilities and troubleshooting skills
Industry exposure to and knowledge of OS tools and UNIX internals.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; excellent judgment; a self-directed, proactive approach to tackling problems and working through impediment and an ability to generate trust and build alliances with co-workers

Description:
Triage kernel, driver, and firmware issues from internal engineering teams
Develop new tools to automate the triage and identification of software bugs
Work cooperatively with other parts of Apple to diagnose and debug factory production issues.
 

Education:
BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience/skills

 

Additional Requirements:
Preferred Experience:
Embedded or mobile technology exposure
JTAG and ICE debuggers
Knowledge of debugging UNIX kernels

Apple is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants.

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