Kernel Engineering Manager

Apple is a leading technology company known for its innovative products including iPhone, iPad, Mac, and various operating systems.
$219,300 - $378,700
Distributed Systems
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
Consumer
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Description For Kernel Engineering Manager

The CoreOS software team at Apple is seeking an exceptionally dedicated software engineering manager to lead kernel development for Apple products. This role involves leading a team responsible for developing new kernel features across all Apple products and evolving software for new Apple Silicon platforms. The position contributes to the success of iPhone, iPad, and Mac product lines, among others. CoreOS collaborates with various teams across the company to provide a stable, fast, and high-quality foundation for iOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS frameworks and applications.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading and managing a team of dedicated kernel engineers in a fast-paced environment
  • Owning the kernel and other low-level software components
  • Creating and promoting an innovative development environment with high standards for quality and productivity
  • Identifying and mitigating risks in development activities
  • Strengthening the team by hiring and retaining diverse, top engineering talent

The role offers a competitive base pay range between $219,300 and $378,700, depending on skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Additional benefits include the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder, comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, product discounts, and education reimbursement. The position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, commission payments, and relocation assistance.

Apple is committed to inclusion and diversity, providing equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or Veteran status.

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Responsibilities For Kernel Engineering Manager

  • Lead kernel development for Apple products
  • Manage a team of dedicated kernel engineers
  • Develop new kernel features for all Apple products
  • Evolve software for new Apple Silicon platforms
  • Collaborate with teams across the company
  • Provide a stable, fast, and high-quality foundation for Apple's operating systems
  • Create and promote an innovative development environment
  • Set high standards for quality and productivity
  • Identify and mitigate risks in development activities
  • Hire and retain diverse, top engineering talent

Requirements For Kernel Engineering Manager

Linux
  • Experience leading a systems software development team
  • Proven track record of successful and timely product delivery
  • History of setting bold yet attainable goals, and motivating teams to achieve them
  • Evidence of driving technical innovation
  • In-depth knowledge of and/or experience with kernel/OS internals (preferred)
  • Experience with macOS device drivers and IOKit (preferred)
  • Experience working with Linux/UNIX kernel (preferred)

Benefits For Kernel Engineering Manager

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
401k
Equity
Education Budget
  • Competitive base pay
  • Opportunity to become an Apple shareholder
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Product discounts
  • Education reimbursement
  • Potential discretionary bonuses
  • Potential commission payments
  • Potential relocation assistance

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