{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"f82c7631dcaf3f744c825ee7","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f82c7631dcaf3f744c825ee7","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f82c7631dcaf3f744c825ee7","title":"Systems Software Engineer, Platform Architecture","description":"Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what we can accomplish together.\n\nDo you love crafting elegant cloud solutions to complex challenges? Can you intrinsically see the importance of every detail? At Apple, our Platform Architecture group is responsible for connecting our hardware and software into one unified system. Join this team, and you'll collaborate with engineers across Apple to build and deploy forward-looking prototype systems that contribute to the development of our world-renowned hardware and software architecture.\n\nDescription\n\nApple’s Platform Architecture group is seeking a systems software engineer who will develop and support new technologies to support best-in-class system prototypes to support cloud, data center, and silicon development. You will work with and support our world leading silicon engineering teams on next generation chips, which end up in the hands of millions of users worldwide.\",\"responsibilities\":\"Work closely with internal customers to understand their requirements and workflows and propose new features and ecosystem changes to streamline their experience using the platform.\n\nShare ownership of the team’s codebase, service architecture, tools, and developer experience and maintain a high-quality bar to ensure optimal development velocity.\n\nWork independently and lead deliverables to different teams.\n\nOccasional travel to development groups in the US and overseas.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\n3+ years of relevant industry experience.\n\nUnderstanding and practical experience with HTTP, DNS, RPC frameworks, databases, and operating systems.\n\nGood understanding of Cloud security concepts, plus knowledge of Authentication/Authorization frameworks and tools.\n\nKnowledge of containers (Docker, Podman, Apple Container)\n\nExcellent communication, analytical and documentation skills.\n\nExperience using AI Agents or LLMs in software development.\n\nExposure to Silicon workflows.\n\nMinimum Qualifications\n\nBS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related engineering field.\n\nExperience with programming (Go, Swift or C++) and scripting (e.g. Python, Bash).\n\nExperience debugging complex systems.\n\nPay & Benefits\n\nAt 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 $150,400 and $225,300, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.\n\nApple 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\n\nNote: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.","company":"Apple","rawCompany":"apple","city":"Austin","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-19T20:06:29.693Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1211.00","title":"Computer Systems Analysts","slug":"computer-systems-analysts"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Systems Software Engineer, Platform Architecture","description":"Imagine what you could do here. 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