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Senior C++ Standard Library Engineer

🏢 Apple 📍 London, England 💼 Company - Public

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£42,000 - £65,000

£3,500 - £5,417 / mo

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Location Base

London, England

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Est. Take-Home Pay

68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)

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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard

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Position Overview & Specifications

Summary

Posted: Apr 20, 2023

Weekly Hours: 35

Role Number:200474298

The C Languages and Libraries team at Apple is looking for an experienced software engineer to develop and enhance Apple’s C+ standard library (“Libc++”) that ships on Apple’s platforms. Libc++ is a core part of Apple's developer tools and Xcode IDE, used internally to build Apple's software stack and externally by millions of developers. The position provides the opportunity to learn and make complementary changes to the Apple ObjC/C++ compiler ("Clang"). We value communication skills, integrity, and creativity. We aspire to build a diverse, balanced and dynamic team.

Key Qualifications

Advanced knowledge of C++ with the ability to write maintainable, high performance code
Experience developing and/or maintaining large C++ frameworks
Familiarity with recent C++ language evolution such as C++20
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Positive and respectful attitude in a diverse environment

Description

In this position, you will contribute to the evolution and development of Libc++ to improve the security, stability, and performance of Apple platforms. You will drive the design and implementation of major new C++ features, evaluate and optimize existing components of the library. You will work with security engineers and operating system engineers across Apple to help shape the future of our platform, languages and tools. You will have the scope to understand and improve the interplay between the C++ standard library, the compiler and other developer tools such as linters and bug-finding tools. You will also: - Work with the greater C++ community and contributing to the llvm.org (http://llvm.org/) open source project. - Interact with language communities such ISO WG21. Here you’ll find that we: - Have a supportive and tight-knit team - Provide technical guidance, software architectural review, and mentorship - Have an encouraging and growth-focused workplace culture - Have a calm work environment where you can choose when to socialise and when to close your office door and focus - Encourage you to use accrued annual leave time and maintain a healthy work-life balance The position is based onsite at Apple's campus in London. You should have skills in multiple of the listed areas, but expertise in all of them is not required.

Education & Experience

B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Additional Requirements

The following skills are a plus but not a requirement

Experience working across organizational boundaries `

Knowledge of LLVM/Clang/Libc++ and/or open source software development

Understanding of the design and implementation of compiler and related tools like linters and analyzers

Familiarity with security and exploitation techniques

If possible, we’d love to see an example of your relevant work, such as a personal project or open source contribution

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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