OS Performance Tools Engineer, 3rd Party Tools

Apple's OS Performance Tools team is seeking a talented software developer to join their mission of building world-class developer tools for performance analysis and optimization. This role sits at the intersection of operating systems, frameworks, and performance analytics, working with popular frameworks like MetricKit to empower app developers across iOS, visionOS, watchOS, macOS, and tvOS platforms.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work on performance tools that model various aspects of Apple's Operating Systems, tackling challenging multi-functional performance problems. You'll be instrumental in solving complex issues related to usability/UX, cross-platform compatibility, and debugging performance across the OS. The team's scope spans from on-device performance analysis to server-infrastructure for data processing, providing a comprehensive view of the Apple ecosystem.

As an ideal candidate, you'll bring expertise in at least one layer of software development, whether that's embedded systems or UI, coupled with a strong desire to understand how the entire stack works. Your experience with Unix, Linux, or macOS development will be valuable, as will your understanding of how data influences software development decisions.

The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $143,100 to $264,200, along with comprehensive benefits including medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and opportunities for stock ownership through various programs. You'll be working at Apple's Cupertino location, contributing to tools that directly impact the performance and quality of applications across Apple's platforms.

This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated individual who is passionate about performance optimization, has strong problem-solving skills, and wants to make a significant impact on the developer tools that power Apple's ecosystem. The role combines technical depth with broad exposure to various aspects of software development, making it an ideal position for someone looking to grow their expertise across the full technology stack.