CoreOS - Software Engineer, File System Services
Apple
Software Engineering
San Francisco, CA, USA · Oregon, USA · San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA · Multiple locations
USD 147,400-272,100 / year + Equity
Posted on Feb 11, 2026
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.
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.
- In this role, you will be part of a team responsible for a central framework for reporting disk usage that will be used by other UI services, as well as a telemetry framework for gathering disk usage data by app/category. By using this data, you will be able to identify violating components, suggest potential solutions, and drive responsible teams to resolve space issues.
- 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
- Experience/Background in the design or implementation of one or more file systems.
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