> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2985686-systems-software-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2985686-systems-software-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Software Engineer - **Company:** Apple Inc. - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Apple Products, Apple Mac Systems, Bash Shell, Unix, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Lua (Scripting Language), PCI Express, Software Engineering, USB - **Published:** September 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/664f9ee3-6095-4742-ade7-8c93ede8ca37 ## About the Role BS in CS/CE/EE and 0-2+ years of software engineer career experience Expertise in at least one of C++/Objective-C/Swift Experience developing drivers/applications in Unix, Linux, or macOS Preferred Qualifications Experience with building embedded system architectures and using interfaces such as I2C, USB, PCIe Experience building and debugging distributed applications Experience debugging at all levels of an operating system Experience with Python/Lua/Bash Proven task management Effective communication skills ## Description The Product Integrity group is looking for a Systems Software Engineer to develop future products. As a member of the OS Diagnostics team you will develop and maintain software used to characterize, calibrate and test new hardware, debug software and hardware both independently and multi-functionally, and work with many other teams at Apple and at various contract manufacturers. Your experience writing and debugging software on different hardware platforms will be meaningful to your success., In this role you will be responsible for developing, debugging and maintaining internal software running on many Apple products. You will have the opportunity to work with a wide variety of worldwide cross-functional teams including Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Operations, and our Contract Manufacturing partners. You will engage with many products from early development through mass production where your contributions will directly impact hardware quality and end user experiences. ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Prototyping with Hardware and the Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/651-prototyping-with-hardware-and-the-web) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Node and Package Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2138-wearedevelopers-live-node-and-package-security) - [For the Cars and the Curious: Android Drift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/499-for-the-cars-and-the-curious-android-drift) - [Car's are Technology on Wheels - Impact of Software and IT Competence in Automotive](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/780-car-s-are-technology-on-wheels-impact-of-software-and-it-competence-in-automotive) - [Project Fugu: Extending the web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/832-project-fugu-extending-the-web) ## Related Articles - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [The Ultimate Software Engineer Career Path Guide for 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/146-the-ultimate-software-engineer-career-path-guide-for-2023) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers)