Kernel Software Development Engineer, Core OS
Apple · Ottawa, Canada · Software and Services
About this role
Apple is hiring a mid-level Software Engineer based in Ottawa, Canada. The posting calls out experience with C, Embedded Systems.
- Role
- Software Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Location
- Ottawa, Canada
- Department
- Software and Services
- Posted
- Mar 27, 2026
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Job description
from Apple careersApple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or 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.
As part of the Core Operating System team, your challenge is to ignite the full power of Apple hardware for demanding user experiences while operating elegantly within tightly constrained environments. Following a security and safety first mindset, you'll design and implement kernel separation technologies that enable a safe, secure and high-performance experiences across Apple's product line.
<h3>Minimum Qualifications</h3>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