Secure IPC Manager- Core OS

Name: RiseMe
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Cupertino, CAOnsiteFull TimePosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

secure inter-process communication
Core OS
trust boundaries
low-level communication infrastructure
C programming language
UNIX systems
IPC primitives
shipping complex initiatives
ambiguous or shifting requirements
effective status reviews

Nice to have

Swift
Objective-C
C++
compiler design
toolchain development

Role summary

The Core OS software team seeks an experienced engineering manager to lead a team focused on secure inter-process communication (IPC) technologies for Apple's operating systems. This role involves designing, developing, and evolving next-generation secure communication mechanisms critical for the integrity of Apple's platforms. The manager will oversee technical direction, build a roadmap influencing future security architecture, foster an innovative engineering culture, and manage talent acquisition and retention. The position requires deep understanding of C, experience with UNIX systems and IPC primitives, and the ability to ship complex initiatives under challenging requirements.

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

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 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

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