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Senior Software Engineer - Mass Storage

Cupertino,California,United States

Software and Services

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something. Be a leading member of the engineering team creating next-generation storage technologies for all Apple platforms! We are looking for a Senior Storage Software Engineer and Hands-on Architect with an extensive background in Operating Systems, storage technologies, block storage stacks, IO performance/characterization, strong programming skills and experience leading design and development efforts.

Description

In this role, you develop system level storage architecture solutions, adding functionality and improving performance across many product lines, from the application layer down to the low-level device drivers. Responsibilities include: Debugging and analyzing system performance issues on internal and external storage devices Drive company-wide storage initiatives Architect new driver stacks and frameworks Support cross functional teams and platform developers Develop and maintain device drivers for storage on Apple OSs Make enhancements to the Darwin kernel and other related software stacks as necessary Experience presenting to senior management and partner teams

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant experience

• Expert level C/C++ programming skills and experience with multi-threaded programming

• Experience with software debuggers (e.g. gdb, lldb) and tracing tools ( e.g. dtrace )

• Proficient in Operating Systems and kernel architecture

• Expert understanding of storage technologies and protocols (e.g. NVMe, SCSI, AHCI)

• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE (or equivalent, or related field)

Key Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in CS/CS/EE or equivalent

• Familiarity with low level bus protocols such as PCIe, USB, and Fibre Channel

• Experience using bus protocol analyzers

Education & Experience

Additional Requirements

Pay & 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 $175,800 and $312,200, 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 (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html) 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.

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