Kernel Software Development Engineer

8 hours ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Apple Full time

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 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.

Description

As part of the Core Operating System team, your challenge is to ignite the full power of Apple hardware for demanding user experiences while operating elegantly within tightly constrained environments. Following a security and safety first mindset, you'll design and implement kernel separation technologies that enable a safe, secure and high-performance experiences across Apple's product line.

","responsibilities":"Design and implement features related to separation technologies for both security and safety, across multiple CPU architectures.

Collaborate with other internal cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions.

Diagnose and resolve complex kernel-level issues, driving root cause analysis and systemic improvements

Maintain rigorous coding, documentation, and testing practices to support certification requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent understanding of operating system kernel internals and architecture

Low-level systems experience such as device driver development, board support packages, or CPU/SoC architecture work

Experience with virtualization technologies

Experience in embedded firmware development and real-time operating systems

Certification experience (Security, Safety or general ISO certification) is a plus

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience

Experience with memory management, process isolation and privilege separation

Strong experience developing software for embedded systems with resource constraints (CPU and memory)

Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail

Ability to collaborate across teams

Proficient with C

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Apple provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Apple is a drug-free workplace.



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