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# Software Development Engineer in Test - Kernel Quality Engineering, Core OS

Cupertino, United States of America Software Engineering 

Listed on Apple’s official careers site. Posted April 23, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Apple’s careers site →](https://jobs.apple.com/en-us/details/200659294/software-development-engineer-in-test-kernel-quality-engineering-core-os)

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## Job description

The Darwin Kernel organization plays a vital role in Apple's success. We are responsible for the XNU kernel running at the heart of the operating systems deployed across all iPhone, iPad, Mac, Watch, Apple TV, and Vision devices. As a member of Darwin Kernel, you'll have the opportunity to qualify innovative kernel technologies that run on billions of devices worldwide. You'll be given the ownership and agency to influence the future direction of our products.

As a member of the Darwin Kernel Quality Engineering team, you will have the unique opportunity to help validate kernel features that support our silicon and product roadmap. This includes kernel areas such as memory management, concurrency, scheduling, power transitions, kernel/user boundaries, CPU tracing, and more. You will also have the opportunity to develop the validation infrastructure that supports qualification.

Join the Darwin Kernel Quality Engineering team and help shape the future of our iconic devices!

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Apr 23, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Jul 10, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 18, 2026
- Listed for: 178 days
- Location: Cupertino, United States of America[Apply on Apple’s careers site →](https://jobs.apple.com/en-us/details/200659294/software-development-engineer-in-test-kernel-quality-engineering-core-os)

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