Core Firmware Runtimes Manager

Overview

Summary:

Do you see the big picture and love 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 that the OS is inseparable from each device’s identity as a whole. That’s because we are committed to building fully-integrated operating systems that combine hardware and software into a single Apple experience that spans multiple product lines.

Your dedication to cross-disciplinary collaboration will help our team develop groundbreaking technologies for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watch

OS, tvOS, and vision

OS. By crafting these distinct, holistic user experiences, you’ll continue to uphold and advance the excellence people expect from Apple devices. Join us, and use your imagination to help us continue to surprise and delight our customers!

The Core Firmware team is seeking an engineering manager to lead a team of systems software engineers responsible for extending and improving the system services and language runtimes for the Apple firmware ecosystem. These OS-style runtime services are used by other teams to develop the firmwares that run the rich set of embedded cores that are part of every Apple SoC.

As a leader of this team, you will partner with the leaders of other teams to manage current and future requirements that those teams have, with the goal of ensuring that the firmware ecosystem can support those requirements well ahead of system bring-up for future products. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with experts in multiple technology areas, including microkernels, system security, computer languages, introspection technologies, and many more.

• Experience leading a software-development team
• Experience with firmware, device-driver, and/or kernel-level development
• Proven track record of delivering software aligned with project and program schedules
• History of setting aggressive yet attainable goals and motivating teams to achieve them
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• BS in Computer Engineering/Computer Science/Electrical Engineering
• Knowledge of modern processor architectures and supporting hardware
• Experience with real-time operating systems

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base pay range for this role is between $191,500 and $287,400, 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 Inc.’s discretionary employee stock programs. Employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit award recommendations, and can purchase Apple Inc. stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple Inc.’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Participation in Apple Inc.’s discretionary stock programs is governed by Apple Inc.’s

stock plans and agreements and are not part of local employment contracts or compensation.

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 and compensation 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. Apple provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Apple is a drug-free workplace.