February 6, 2025

JavaScriptCore Manager

Mid • On-site

$219,300 - $378,700/yr

Cupertino, CA

Summary

Posted:
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number:200564033
The JavaScript team seeks a Software Engineering Manager with deep compiler and virtual machine expertise, ready to support the world's fastest and best JavaScript and WebAssembly VM. The JavaScriptCore framework powers many system applications and services, including WebKit clients like Safari, Mail, and Books; and direct clients like iTunes and Siri. This organization designs and implements changes to deliver improved security, better performance, and new JS and WASM language features. Weʼre looking for leaders with outstanding problem solving skills, a passion for quality, and the desire to push the web forward!

Description

The role of the JavaScriptCore Manager is to manage individual contributors, cross-functional projects, and potentially other projects in order to develop new features and evolve the JavaScriptCore VM to deliver better performance, improved security, new language features, better developer tools support, and other improvements. Additional responsibilities may include driving low-level security and performance improvements in WebKit and throughout Apple’s operating systems.

Minimum Qualifications

  • BS in computer science or equivalent (equivalent credential or software exeprience)
  • Experience with mentoring, career development, project planning, and executive reporting!
  • Detailed knowledge of system development in C++
  • Excellent debugging, critical thinking, and performance analysis skills
  • Experience with compilers, parsers, interpreters, and virtual machines
  • Experience with assembly-level programming

Preferred Qualifications

  • Detailed knowledge of the JavaScript language
  • Detailed knowledge of the WebAssembly language
  • Knowledge of best practices in embedded software security
  • Experience with garbage collectors
  • Experience with open source software development

Pay & Benefits

  • At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $219,300 and $378,700, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

    Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

    Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

  • Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.