File Systems Software Engineer

Cupertino, California, United States

• Category: Aerospace Engineering

Description

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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!

The Filesystem team within Apple's CoreOS organization is looking for an exceptional engineer who will contribute to the design and implementation of Apple's file systems technologies on all Apple devices and platforms. 

Description

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and also have a desire to learn and develop technical expertise and leadership. Working on core technologies for macOS, iOS, watchOS, tvOS and visionOS, you will have the opportunity to have a major impact on the design and implementation of Apple's consumer products. Our environment fosters product innovation, rapid product iteration, and a liberating amount of autonomy.

Responsibilities

Work with a highly skilled engineering team in the design and implementation of filesystem technologies

Participation in all phases of a product development cycle: from product definition and design, through implementation, debugging and testing of new file system storage components that require research and analysis.

Play a key role in system performance analysis and optimization

Perform functional, system, and load/stress analysis

Maintenance and enhancement of existing filesystems

Work on embedded, desktop, and server products and ability to make technical design and implementation decisions to optimize each platform

Work with cross functional teams to support developer and product requirements

Write Design Documents

Minimum Qualifications

Excellent C and C++ programming skills, experience with software debuggers (e.g. GDB, LLDB), compilers and linkers

Solid understanding of storage specific data structures, operating systems internals, storage performance evaluation

Genuine passion for file systems technology, data security, privacy, and strong commitment towards developing testability, reliability

Bachelors in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience/skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the design or implementation of one or more file systems

Understanding of B-Trees

Understanding of Transactions/Checkpoint mechanisms

Understanding of Disk Space Allocators

Understanding of NVMe Flash Storage, IO performance

Excellent collaborative skills, ability convince technical perspective to skilled engineering team

Strong preference for people experienced in techniques for developing software that is easy to test and debug.

A "Can-Do" attitude, and commitment for "doing what it takes to get it done right" to ship projects on a preset schedule

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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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.

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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

Company

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Apple

Apple revolutionized personal technology with the introduction of the Macintosh in 1984. Today, Apple leads the world in innovation with iPhone, iPad, Mac, AirPods, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro. Apple’s six software platforms — iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS, and tvOS — provide seamless experiences across all Apple devices and empower people with breakthrough services including the App Store, Apple Music, Apple Pay, iCloud, and Apple TV+. Apple’s more than 150,000 employees are dedicated to making the best products on earth and to leaving the world better than we found it.