Software Updates Engineer

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The Core Operating Systems Software Update team is looking for talented engineers with a deep understanding of computer architectures and a passion for reliability at scale. With a device population in the billions, even rare problems can impact millions of customers. If you’re excited by the challenge of solving complex problems at global scale, we’d love to hear from you.

• Identify failure patterns across large-scale analytics, telemetry, and user reports.
• Investigate software issues and develop tools to isolate and reproduce failures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to surface top issues and drive solutions.
• Contribute new features and improvements to enhance the reliability of operating system asset delivery.

• C systems programming expertise.
• Strong code reading and debugging skills, including post-failure analysis.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.

• Proficiency in Swift and Objective-C for on-device software.
• Familiarity with Python for tooling, automation, and triage scripts.
• Experience with LLDB or similar debuggers for on-device triage.
• Familiarity with Xcode, large codebases, and complex build systems .
• Knowledge of OS troubleshooting and Unix systems; experience with iOS, macOS, or other platforms.
• Experience working with telemetry systems (e.g. Splunk) and limited logging environments.

At , 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 $126,800 and $220,900, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Employees also have the opportunity to become a shareholder through participation in ’s discretionary employee stock programs. Employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in ’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 , 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 about Benefits.

Note: Benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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