CoreOS - Software Engineer, File System Services
Company: Apple
Location: San Francisco, CA
Salary: $147.4k - $272.1k per year
Type: Full-time
Level: Junior
Posted: 2026-02-10
About this role
Summary
Device storage is a valuable resource, so it's important that we manage it correctly. Are you passionate about learning how data is managed and how you can better utilize disk space?
Apple's Filesystem Services team within the CoreOS organization is seeking an outstanding engineer to build and productize a comprehensive disk space management system designed to help users better utilize disk space on their devices. This includes building an empirical algorithm, telemetry systems to gather data/metrics, and tools to analyze disk usage to ensure that the system behaves as designed.
Description
The File System Services Team is looking for a candidate with a combination of strong programming skills and a creative, user-focused mindset. You will collaborate with engineers in several technical areas who have crafted the entire range of filesystem and storage capabilities.
Minimum Qualifications
- 3+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Strong Computer Science fundamentals, object-oriented programming and design skills
- Python for scripting, automation, and test infrastructure.
- Solid understanding of operating systems and file systems concepts
- Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills
- BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent.
- Swift programming a plus
- Full stack development experience in iOS and/or macOS application structure is a plus
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, 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 $147,400 and $272,100, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
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