Software Engineer Intern - Core OS
Sep 16, 2026 Taiwan
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Description
Apple's CoreOS organisation is looking for an exceptional engineer intern to support and develop tools. For this position you need to work with multiple software teams to make sure all the software (BIOS, FWs, Mac OS X, diags, tools, etc.) in Macintosh system (MacBook Pro/Air, iMac, Mac mini, etc.) works well in all of the developing phases, including live debug in line, working with all software related teams to root cause and fix issues, and developing debug tools and new software functionality.","responsibilities":"Develop, debug, and optimize low-level system components
Analyze system telemetry, crash logs, and performance data to triage bugs, improve power efficiency, and enhance overall OS stability
Work closely with full-time engineers and cross-functional teams to integrate new features, participate in code reviews, and contribute to Apple's internal testing and automation infrastructure
Take end-to-end ownership of a targeted technical project, culminating in a final presentation that demonstrates your architecture decisions, implementation, and impact to the team
Preferred Qualifications
Have relevant work experience in PC industry (notebook, desktop, server platform or embedded system)
Ambitious and willing to take on responsibility, real passion for work is very important
Excellent teammate
Minimum Qualifications
Have development and debugging experience on at least one platform
Have development or debugging experience in EFI BIOS/Linux Kernel developing/EC FWs/Solari or other UNIX/Windows/Mac OS X.
Good at communication in English and Mandarin
Passion works here. Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their best work. Our community is made up of every kind of individual: artists and designers, engineers and scientists, problem solvers and doers. To- gather we create things and experiences people once couldn't have imagined - and now can't imagine living without. So if you're excited by the idea of making a real impact, a career with Apple might be your dream job. Just be ready to dream big.
Description
Apple's CoreOS organisation is looking for an exceptional engineer intern to support and develop tools. For this position you need to work with multiple software teams to make sure all the software (BIOS, FWs, Mac OS X, diags, tools, etc.) in Macintosh system (MacBook Pro/Air, iMac, Mac mini, etc.) works well in all of the developing phases, including live debug in line, working with all software related teams to root cause and fix issues, and developing debug tools and new software functionality.","responsibilities":"Develop, debug, and optimize low-level system components
Analyze system telemetry, crash logs, and performance data to triage bugs, improve power efficiency, and enhance overall OS stability
Work closely with full-time engineers and cross-functional teams to integrate new features, participate in code reviews, and contribute to Apple's internal testing and automation infrastructure
Take end-to-end ownership of a targeted technical project, culminating in a final presentation that demonstrates your architecture decisions, implementation, and impact to the team
Preferred Qualifications
Have relevant work experience in PC industry (notebook, desktop, server platform or embedded system)
Ambitious and willing to take on responsibility, real passion for work is very important
Excellent teammate
Minimum Qualifications
Have development and debugging experience on at least one platform
Have development or debugging experience in EFI BIOS/Linux Kernel developing/EC FWs/Solari or other UNIX/Windows/Mac OS X.
Good at communication in English and Mandarin
Additional Information
- Posted: Sep 16, 2026