Secure IPC Manager- Core OS

Summary

The Core OS software team is looking for an exceptional software engineering manager to lead a team focused on secure inter-process communication (IPC) technologies for Apple's operating systems. This team is responsible for the design, development, and evolution of next-generation secure communication mechanisms that underpin trust boundaries across Apple's platforms. The team's work spans multiple confidential, early-stage engineering initiatives that are foundational to the future security and integrity of iPhone, iPad, Mac, Watch, Apple TV, and Vision Pro product lines. This role requires close collaboration with security, kernel, and platform teams to ensure these technologies are robust, performant, and ready to support Apple's OS roadmap.

Description

Leadership and management of a team of engineers building secure, low-level communication infrastructure in a fast-paced environment

Ownership of the technical direction and delivery of multiple concurrent engineering initiatives

Working with cross-functional and cross-organizational teams — including security, kernel, and platform architecture groups

Building a technical roadmap that will help influence Apple's next-generation security architecture

Creating and promoting an engineering culture that encourages innovation while maintaining high standards for quality and productivity

Identifying and mitigating technical and resourcing risks across all initiatives owned by the team

Balancing priorities and staffing across multiple projects at different stages of maturity

Strengthening the team by hiring and retaining top engineering talent

Responsibilities

• Minimum Qualifications
• B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Experience managing a systems software or infrastructure engineering team
• Direct experience with low-level systems software, IPC mechanisms, or security-critical infrastructure
• Deep understanding of operating system fundamentals
• Proven track record of successful and timely delivery of complex systems software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to tailor messaging for technical and non-technical audiences

Minimum Qualifications

• Deep understanding of the C programming language
• Knowledge of Swift, Objective-C, or C++
• Knowledge of compiler design, implementation, or toolchain development
• Experience with UNIX systems and low-level IPC primitives
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing a systems software or infrastructure engineering team
• History of shipping complex initiatives on schedule despite ambiguous or shifting requirements
• Skilled at running effective status reviews, escalations, and alignment meetings across teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep understanding of the C programming language
• Knowledge of Swift, Objective-C, or C++
• Knowledge of compiler design, implementation, or toolchain development
• Experience with UNIX systems and low-level IPC primitives
• History of shipping complex initiatives on schedule despite ambiguous or shifting requirements
• Skilled at running effective status reviews, escalations, and alignment meetings across teams