Apple
Systems Software Engineer, Platform Architecture
$185K–$325K
Austin, Texas +1 · Full-time · Posted Sep 24, 2026
- Location
- Austin, Texas
Cupertino, California - Experience
- 10+ years of relevant industry experience preferred; no minimum years stated.
- Education
- BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related engineering field.
About the job
Develops and supports systems software and prototype platforms for cloud, data center, and silicon development, working with internal customers and silicon engineering teams.
What you'll do
- Gather internal customer requirements and propose platform features and ecosystem changes.
- Share ownership of code, service architecture, tools, and developer experience while maintaining quality.
- Lead deliverables across teams; occasional travel to development groups in the US and overseas.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering field.
- Programming experience with Go, Swift, or C++, and scripting experience such as Python or Bash.
- Experience debugging complex systems.
Nice to have
- Understanding of HTTP, DNS, RPC frameworks, databases, operating systems, cloud security, authentication/authorization, or containers.
- Experience using AI Agents or LLMs in software development; exposure to silicon workflows.
Pay
$184,700 and $324,800 USD base salary
Tools
Go, Swift, C++, Python, Bash, HTTP, DNS, Docker, Podman
AI focus
Preferred experience using AI Agents or LLMs in software development.
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