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# Systems Software Engineer

- **Company:** Apple Inc.
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Apple Products, Systems Engineering, Bash Shell, Unix, C++ (Programming Language), Command-Line Interface, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Lua (Scripting Language), PCI Express, Software Engineering, USB, Hardware Testing, Software Application Programming
- **Published:** November 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/systems-software-engineer-san-diego-ca--c3df47bc-4f30-4903-a625-020f2356f564

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, USB, Apple, Lua, Debugging Tools, Debugging Skills, Multitasking, Software Engineering, Unix Operating Systems, experiences.Solving complex problems that will require multi-functional engagement and support. Developing applications, frameworks, and command line utilities. Maintaining critical manufacturing software running on millions of Apple devices. Completing work with effective prioritization, communication, and multitasking abilities. Reviewing and implementing hardware test specifications. Supporting hardware production locally and remotely (travel up to 25%).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 macOSExperience 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