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Embedded Software Engineer

Apple · Shenzhen, China

Spotted 115d ago

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Level
Senior
Experience
5+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Posted
Oct 28, 2025
Last confirmed open
Oct 21, 2026

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About this role

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 we ensure the OS is inseparable from each device’s identity as a whole.

We work on a core technology that is committed to building fully integrated operating systems which combines hardware, software, and apps into a single Apple experience. Your dedication to cross-disciplinary collaboration will help develop groundbreaking technologies, such as iOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS and visionOS.

By crafting these distinct and holistic user experiences, you’ll continue to uphold and advance the excellence people expect from Apple devices.

The CoreOS Asia team within Apple's CoreOS organization is looking for an extraordinary software engineer to work on state-of-the art technology, bring-up and triage of next generation Apple devices under rapid product iteration. In this role you will have the opportunity to make a major impact in the way that Apple develops and ships our products.

We strive to create and foster a friendly environment that welcomes innovation and liberating amount of autonomy.

-You will support product requirements for iPhone/iPad/Mac/Apple Watch/AppleTV/Apple Vision Pro - Bring-up, verification, and triage of new hardware platforms - Work cooperatively with other parts of Apple to diagnose and triage new product introduction (NPI) issues in factory. -You will work with cross-functional teams and help delivering high quality software at fundamental layer of operating system including frameworks, daemons, drivers for both factory and consumers. -You need to keep security and performance in mind, enabling key features while protecting privacy and preventing fraudulence. -Working on technology you will have the opportunity to have a major impact on the implementation and quality of Apple's next generation products. -Up to 10-20% travel.

Bachelor’s/Master's degree or equivalent experience in computer science or a related field Highly proficient in C/C++ and object oriented programming Profound understanding on Operating System concept Experience with programming on embedded system Fluent in both oral and written English

5+ years' work experience as a system or embedded software engineer Experience with operating systems design and kernel/bootloader development Experience with platform bring-up or porting of operating systems Experience with writing embedded device drivers Experience with programing on cryptography Experience with coding on server client mode software with enhanced security Extensive knowledge of hardware platforms & processor architectures Proven creative, critical logical thinking and troubleshooting skills Highly self-motivated and capable of finishing tasks alone Strong communication and interpersonal skills Abilities to work in a fast paced environment Apple is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity.

We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants.

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