Core Firmware Runtimes Manager, Core OS

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Apple

Cupertino

On-site

Posted March 27, 2026

Job Description

Summary

Do you see the big picture and love setting ambitious goals? Do you have a passion for understanding how each line of code aﬀects all the others? In the Core Operating Systems group we ensure that the OS is inseparable from each device’s identity as a whole. That’s because we are committed to building fully-integrated operating systems that combine hardware and software into a single Apple experience that spans multiple product lines. Your dedication to cross-disciplinary collaboration will help our team develop groundbreaking technologies for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS. By crafting these distinct, holistic user experiences, you’ll continue to uphold and advance the excellence people expect from Apple devices. Join us, and use your imagination to help us continue to surprise and delight our customers!

Description

The Core Firmware team is seeking an engineering manager to lead a team of systems software engineers responsible for extending and improving the system services and language runtimes for the Apple firmware ecosystem. These OS-style runtime services are used by other teams to develop the firmwares that run the rich set of embedded cores that are part of every Apple SoC. As a leader of this team, you will partner with the leaders of other teams to manage current and future requirements that those teams have, with the goal of ensuring that the firmware ecosystem can support those requirements well ahead of system bring-up for future products. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with experts in multiple technology areas, including microkernels, system security, computer languages, introspection technologies, and many more. This posting is for an existing opportunity at Apple. For postings in Ontario, qualified candidates can expect a hiring rate up to the midpoint of the pay range. On an exceptional basis, candidates with significant experience and skills for the role may be paid up to the range maximum.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience leading a software-development team Experience with firmware, device-driver, and/or kernel-level development Proven track record of delivering software aligned with project and program schedules History of setting aggressive yet attainable goals and motivating teams to achieve them Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

BS in Computer Engineering/Computer Science/Electrical Engineering Knowledge of modern processor architectures and supporting hardware Experience with real-time operating systems