Senior Systems Engineer, Watch Software
Core
Build and optimize foundational software for Apple Watch performance and power efficiency, including kernel-level systems and memory management.
Role type
Senior Systems Engineer (Watch OS)
Builds
Core OS features, system-level functionality, and performance analysis tools for Apple Watch
Domain
Consumer electronics / Wearable OS / Embedded Systems
Required skills
Low-level OS systems (kernel, Darwin, drivers), Power and performance measurement, Memory management, Process lifecycle management, 64-bit OS architecture, Firmware development, Cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Application or systems architecture, Hardware stack integration (sensors, firmware), Graphics/UI/Networking, Debugging ambiguous problems
