Software Updates Engineer @ Apple
placeCupertino, California, United States
businessOn Site
Posted 17 days ago
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Job Details
Overview
Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product, service, or Apple Store experience is the result of collaborative ideas that change lives for the better.
Role Description
As a Software Updates Engineer at Apple, you will be part of the Core Operating Systems team responsible for keeping billions of Apple devices up-to-date with the latest operating systems. You will use your advanced systems programming skills to identify and mitigate potential problems in a vast ecosystem of devices.
Responsibilities & Requirements
- Develop and maintain high reliability systems for billions of devices
- Utilize strong programming skills in Swift, Objective-C, C/C++, and Python
- Perform post-failure analysis and debugging to troubleshoot OS issues
- Familiarity with Xcode and building complex systems
- Ability to parse telemetry and large datasets to detect failure patterns is a plus
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with OS troubleshooting on Apple products
- Passion for developing robust systems capable of global networking
- Detail-oriented with a desire to produce excellent systems
Key skills/competency
- Swift
- Objective-C
- C/C++
- Python
- Debugging
- Systems Programming
- Telemetry Analysis
- Xcode
- OS Troubleshooting
- Data Parsing
How to Get Hired at Apple
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Research Apple: Understand its culture, mission, and products.
- Customize resume: Highlight systems programming and debugging skills.
- Use keywords: Swift, Objective-C, C/C++, Python must appear.
- Prepare examples: Detail OS troubleshooting and telemetry analysis experience.
📝 Interview Preparation Advice
Technical Preparation
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Review Swift and Objective-C syntax.
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Practice C/C++ debugging exercises.
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Simulate telemetry data analysis tasks.
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Review OS troubleshooting case studies.
Behavioral Questions
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Describe a challenging debugging scenario.
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Explain your teamwork in high-pressure situations.
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Discuss how you prioritize task resolution.
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Outline how you handle failure analysis.
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