WatchOS Systems Engineer
Apple
Cupertino, California, U.S.
Full-time, Regular
Posted Oct 09, 2025
Full-time
Compensation
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About the role
The watchOS Systems team is looking for a creative software engineer to help define the future of Apple Watch. Your core responsibility will be to build and optimize the foundational software that drives the device's performance and power efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Build and optimize the foundational software that drives the device's performance and power efficiency
- Conduct investigative research, prototyping new technologies that will help define future hardware and software features
- Collaborate with Performance, Power, OS, and Hardware experts across Apple
- Define and implement critical system-level functionality
- Diagnose and resolve significant power issues
- Build and maintain tools to help all engineers model and analyze performance and memory
Requirements
- Deep technical understanding and hands-on experience with software development and lifecycle management
- Experience with low-level OS systems, i.e. kernel, Darwin or drivers
- Deep experience with power and performance measurement and investigation techniques
- Solid computer science fundamentals
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with a technical team
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
- Retirement benefits
- Range of discounted products and free services
- Reimbursement for certain educational expenses
- Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
- Relocation assistance
About the Company
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
Job Details
Salary Range
$181,100 - $272,100/yearly
Location
Cupertino, California, U.S.
Employment Type
Full-time, Regular
Original Posting
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