Responsibilities Design and implement features related to separation technologies for both security and safety, across multiple CPU architectures. Collaborate with other internal cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions. Diagnose and resolve complex kernel-level issues, driving root cause analysis and systemic improvements. Maintain rigorous coding, documentation, and testing practices to support certification requirements. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience. Experience with memory management, process isolation and privilege separation. Strong experience developing software for embedded systems with resource constraints (CPU and memory). Excellent problem‑solving abilities and attention to detail. Ability to collaborate across teams. Proficient with C. Preferred Qualifications Excellent understanding of operating system kernel internals and architecture. Low‑level systems experience such as device driver development, board support packages, or CPU/SoC architecture work. Experience with virtualization technologies. Experience in embedded firmware development and real‑time operating systems. Certification experience (Security, Safety or general ISO certification) is a plus. Pay & Benefits Base pay for this role is between $116,800 and $226,000, depending on skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees can also become shareholders, participate in discretionary stock and employee stock purchase plans. Benefits include comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, discounted products and free services, and reimbursement for certain educational expenses. This role may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments and relocation. Apple is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity. Apple provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities and is a drug‑free workplace. Accessibility is a fundamental human right at Apple. #J-18808-Ljbffr