Senior Systems Engineer, Watch Software
Core
Build and optimize foundational watchOS software for device performance and power efficiency, including system-level functionality like process lifecycle management and memory reclamation.
Role type
Senior Systems Engineer (watchOS)
Builds
watchOS software, performance analysis tools, and prototypes for future hardware/software features
Domain
Consumer electronics / Wearable operating systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Low-level OS development (kernels, Darwin, drivers), Power and performance measurement, Computer science fundamentals, Systems architecture, Debugging and problem-solving
Preferred skills
Application or systems architecture definition, Cross-domain collaboration (hardware, sensors, firmware, frameworks), Graphics, UI, or networking experience
Technologies
watchOS, Darwin, Kernels, Drivers
Responsibilities
Architect and implement system-level functionality, Diagnose and resolve power/performance issues, Build and maintain performance modeling tools, Conduct investigative research and prototype technologies, Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Performance, Power, OS, Hardware, firmware, framework, application)
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
