Systems Software Engineer - Performance & Agentic Tools

Cupertino, United States of AmericaFull-time2026-10-27 → 2026-10-30

Core

Building agentic workflows and AI-driven tools to automate performance triage, analysis, and debugging across Apple's OS platforms.

Role type

Senior IC systems software engineer (performance & agentic tools)

Builds

Next-generation performance analysis tools and agentic workflows for Apple engineers and 3rd party developers

Domain

Operating Systems (macOS, iOS, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS) + Applied AI

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

C/ObjC/Swift, Unix/Linux/macOS/iOS development, OS & Systems fundamentals, problem-solving, prototyping, software design

Preferred skills

Building agentic workflows, using AI to solve complex software engineering problems

Technologies

C, ObjC, Swift, Unix, Linux, macOS, iOS

Responsibilities

Triage real performance issues, identify patterns for automation, build agentic workflows, deliver robust cross-platform solutions

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

About Apple

Computers and Electronics Manufacturing194620Cupertino, California, USFounded 1976

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