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Core OS Software Engineer - USB4/Thunderbolt

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Cupertino, CAFull-timeSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Cupertino, CA
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Apple seeks a motivated Core OS Software Engineer to develop USB4 and Thunderbolt protocols, ensuring seamless integration across macOS, iOS, and other Apple devices. The role involves cross‑disciplinary collaboration, high‑quality code delivery, and advancing connectivity technologies for a unified user experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CC++Computer Science FundamentalsOperating SystemsDevice Driver ModelsCommunicationThunderboltUSB4USBUSB‑CUSB‑PDDisplayPortPCIIOKitmacOSiOSLogic AnalyzersProtocol AnalyzersOscilloscopesSelf‑Motivation

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering2+ Years of Relevant Industry Experience in Software DevelopmentDevelopment Experience in IOKit/macOS/iOS or Equivalent OS Driver Environment

Full job description

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200685812-0836

Summary

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, you'll ensure the OS is inseparable from each device's identity as a whole. That's 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, such as iOS, macOS. By crafting these distinct, holistic user experiences, you'll continue to uphold and advance the excellence people expect from Apple devices!

In Core I/O, we're revolutionizing connectivity by pushing the boundaries of I/O technology to deliver incredibly fast data transfer, seamless device integration, and the magical user experiences our customers love across Mac, iPad, and beyond.

Description

Weʼre looking for a motivated engineer with excellent programming, problem solving, and communication skills to join our experienced team. As a USB4 and Thunderbolt software engineer, you'll be at the forefront of implementing industry standard protocols that power everything from pro video workflows to everyday file transfers. Join the team responsible for shipping code that runs on nearly every Apple product, and collaborate with brilliant engineers to unlock the potential of the USB4 ecosystem.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Strong expertise in C and C++ programming languages.

  • Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals, with expertise in operating

  • systems and device driver models.

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering, or equivalent

  • experience/skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Expertise in Thunderbolt and/or USB4.

  • Expertise in related technologies, e.g. USB, USB-C, USB-PD, DisplayPort, and/or PCI.

  • 2+ years of relevant industry experience in software development.

  • Development experience in IOKit/macOS/iOS, or equivalent OS driver environment.

  • Experience debugging and contributing to complex technology stacks.

  • Experience using logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, or oscilloscopes for data collection and

  • debugging.

  • Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

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