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# Systems Software Engineer, Compute

- **Company:** Apple Inc.
- **Location:** Cupertino, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Distributed Systems, Domain Name System (DNS), Software Engineering, System Programming, Information Technology, Network Server, Programming Languages
- **Published:** October 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/4feca74a-ace4-452d-ba25-df5b5e4ef622

## About the Role

Languages: Familiarity with a programming language well suited to systems programming; like C, C++, Rust, or Swift (for Servers)

Programming, Networking (HTTP, TCP/UDP, DNS, TLS), Distributed System Design

Resourcefulness: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills

End-to-end ownership: management of projects from low-level technical design up to the interface and user experience

BS in Computer Science / related fields and 6+ years of experience or MS with 4+ years of experience., Knowledge: Strong foundation in a few of Operating System Fundamentals, Systems Programming, Networking (HTTP, TCP/UDP, DNS, TLS), Distributed System Design

## Description

Apple is looking for a Software Development Engineer to work on its internal device cloud, supporting all of Apple's hardware, software & services. Your work will help Apple ship entirely new products and features, as well as providing critical infrastructure to ensure existing ones continue to meet a high standard.