OS Performance Tools Engineer, 3rd Party Tools

Summary

Posted: Oct 28, 2024

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number:200574546

The OS Performance Tools team is looking for a software developer with a keen understanding of operating systems and frameworks to help us build world class developer tools for performance analysis and optimization. Our tools, which include popular performance analytics frameworks like MetricKit, enable app developers to build highly performant iOS, visionOS, watchOS, macOS, and tvOS apps. A successful candidate may have experience with a specific layer of software (e.g. embedded, UI, server) but an interest in learning how the entire stack and flow of information works. The ideal candidate would also not only understand the fundamentals of designing and implementing a performant application for iOS, macOS, tvOS, or watchOS, but also the impact of big data on decision making in software development.

Description

Work on performance tools that model various aspects of Apple's Operating Systems to enable teams to tackle challenging multi-functional performance problems. You will be solving problems in the areas of usability/UX, cross-platform compatibility, and techniques for debugging performance issues across the OS. Our team owns a wide variety of software across the entire Apple platform from on-device performance analysis to server-infrastructure for data processing. An ideal candidate will be ambitious and grow to understand many layers of software.

Minimum Qualifications

• Expertise in at least one layer of software development (embedded, UI)
• You understand how data influences decision making in software development
• Prior development in Unix, Linux, or macOS
• Excellent spoken and written communication

Preferred Qualifications

• You seek learning new technologies
• Aptitude to independently learn new technologies, prototype and propose software design and solutions
• Passion for product quality and attention to detail
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinkingApp and framework development on mobile platforms
• Understanding of Operating System fundamentals
• Large data processing
• Complex data visualization

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $143,100 and $264,200, 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's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. 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.

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