System Software Engineer - Debug Technologies

Apple's Debug Technologies team builds the in-system debugging and failure observability solutions that keep every Apple platform running reliably - from pre-silicon simulation through shipped products.

We're looking for software and firmware engineers with operating systems experience who want to work hands-on across the Core OS stack. You'll help shape how Apple diagnoses and resolves issues, both inside our development workflows and out in the field with customers.

Description

You'll develop silicon- and system-level features that make debugging and field failure diagnostics faster and more precise, build and improve low-level debugging tools, and strengthen the infrastructure that supports system-level debugging at scale. Your work will touch every phase of a system's life - from pre-silicon simulation and new silicon bring-up to systems already in customers' hands - and you'll help define future system architectures with observability and diagnosability in mind.","responsibilities":"Write code and develop new operating system features that improve internal debugging experiences and customer crash diagnostics

Debug and root-cause real-world failures alongside other engineers

Recommend future system and software architectures with failure observability in mind

Build and improve internal infrastructure to scale the capture, triage, and reporting of customer issues

Interview candidates to help grow the team

Preferred Qualifications

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to navigate ambiguity and constraints as a self-starter

Minimum Qualifications

3+ years working on operating system level features or equivalent experience

Solid understanding of operating systems fundamentals

Experience developing or debugging on embedded systems

Proficiency in C, C++, or Swift programming

Experience working with GenAI

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience/skills