Job Details

Software Development Engineer - Applications

Cupertino, California, United States

Software and Services

Summary

Posted: Jun 05, 2025

Role Number: 200605465

Imagine what you can do here. Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their lives best work. Together we create products and experiences people once couldn’t have imagined, and now, can’t imagine living without. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do.

Description

APPLE INC has the following available in Cupertino, California and various unanticipated locations throughout the USA. Architect and develop anti-reverse engineering software (using C, C++, Python and Bash) that is incorporated in products and services across Apple. Enhance and optimize an LLVM-based C compiler using C++ that touches all aspects of Apple products, including Digital Rights Management (DRM) technologies, and leverage strong software and communication skills to develop and integrate on multiple platforms and architectures. Develop software, work with various architectures (x86/ARM, macOS/iOS, and others), and work with fast-paced teams to produce reliable, robust code. Leverage knowledge security technologies (DRM, cryptography) to develop new binary hardening solutions. Work with reverse engineering protected software to defend against red teaming and IP extraction. Innovate and drive the bleeding edge of software protection technology. 40 hours/week. 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 $175,800 - $264,200/yr and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

PAY & BENEFITS: 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: https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.

• 2 years of experience with each of the following skills is required:

• Architecting core software on a multi-language code base using C, C++, Python and Bash

• Developing an LLVM-based C compiler that can cross compile to various platforms and architectures

• Designing and implementing LLVM passes that specialize in processing and analyzing machine learning models

• Debugging compiler crashes and miscompilations at assembly level

• Debugging binaries on proprietary hardware platforms, such as ARM TrustZone, or a custom machine learning chip.

• Creating solutions for common performance bottlenecks of compilers that target multiple architectures

• Utilizing existing tools and creating new tools to conduct performance measurements on compiled binaries

• Ability to perform on-site troubleshooting on hardware

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

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Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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