Historical snapshotstaff (10+ yrs)Captured Oct 15, 2026, 1:11 a.m.

Systems Engineer, Platform Architecture

Apple

Location
Austin, Texas, United States · Onsite
Compensation
$184,700 - $324,800 USD annually
Employment
Full-time
Experience level
STAFF (10+ years exp)
Specialization
Systems Engineer, Controls Engineer
Source
Apple

Role Overview

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what we can accomplish together. Do you love crafting elegant solutions to highly complex challenges? Can you intrinsically see the importance of every detail?

At Apple, our Platform Architecture group is responsible for connecting our hardware and software into one unified system. Join this team, and you'll collaborate with engineers across Apple to build and deploy forward-looking prototype systems that contribute to the development of our world renowned hardware and software architecture. You and your team will confirm that every product we make performs exactly as intended. Together, our work will be the reason millions of customers feel that they can trust our devices every single day.

Responsibilities

Apple’s Platform Architecture group is seeking an experienced systems engineer, who will support our current, as well as develop new hardware/software interface technologies for chip development and verification. You will work with and support our world leading silicon engineering teams on next generation chips, which end up in the hands of millions of users worldwide.

Requirements & Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related engineering field. Experience programming in C++. Experience with multi-threading/concurrency. Experience with a scripting language such as Python or Lua. Experience with debugging and profiling tools.

Preferred Qualifications

10+ years of relevant industry experience. Experience with C++17 or later, including templates for compile-time optimizations. Experience with SystemVerilog, HDL simulation tools, and protocols such as AXI. Experience with atomics and memory ordering. Experience moving data over sockets, shared memory, or PCIe. Experience with internal customer support. Excellent communication, analytical, and documentation skills.

Compensation & Benefits

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 $184,700 and $324,800, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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 Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Application Instructions

Apply directly on Apple Jobs at Systems Engineer, Platform Architecture.

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