System Software Engineer - Debug Technologies

Apples Debug Technologies team in San Diego builds the in-system debugging and failure observability solutions that keep every Apple platform running reliably - from pre-silicon simulation through shipped products.

Were looking for software and firmware engineers with operating systems experience who want to work hands-on across the Core OS stack. Youll help shape how Apple diagnoses and resolves issues, both inside our development workflows and out in the field with customers. Youll develop silicon- and system-level features that make debugging and field failure diagnostics faster and more precise, build and improve low-level debugging tools, and strengthen the infrastructure that supports system-level debugging at scale. Your work will touch every phase of a systems life - from pre-silicon simulation and new silicon bring-up to systems already in customers hands - and youll help define future system architectures with observability and diagnosability in mind.Write code and develop new operating system features that improve internal debugging experiences and customer crash diagnostics Debug and root-cause real-world failures alongside other engineers Recommend future system and software architectures with failure observability in mind Build and improve internal infrastructure to scale the capture, triage, and reporting of customer issues Interview candidates to help grow the team3+ years working on operating system level features or equivalent experience Solid understanding of operating systems fundamentals Experience developing or debugging on embedded systems Proficiency in C, C++, or Swift programming Experience working with GenAI Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience/skillsStrong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to navigate ambiguity and constraints as a self-starter