In this role, you have the opportunity to push the state of the art of JavaScript and WebAssembly performance. The JavaScriptCore team at Apple is looking for system programmers compiler (especially just-in-time) and virtual machine experience. You will be working to deliver a faster and more secure web for all Apple products by improving JavaScriptCore's already world-class JIT compilers, runtime systems, and the garbage collector. The work is challenging, and the impact is worldwide. Join us.
The JavaScriptCore team in WebKit is responsible for the JavaScriptCore engine, and our mission is to make JavaScript and WebAssembly execution both fast and secure. JavaScriptCore engineers work on all aspects of the engine: the compilation pipeline, the language runtime, the garbage collector, and the API for native apps. The compilation pipeline consists of the parser, the bytecode frontend, profile-guided type profiling, and multiple optimizing compiler backend that turn JS and Wasm programs into efficient ARM and x86 machine code. In this role, you will work across all areas of the engine, improving the performance, security, and stability of the engine, as well as compatibility with other browsers. You will also help guide the evolution of the JavaScript and WebAssembly languages via public standards. You will drive new innovations, add new optimizations, tune performance, implement language features, in addition to diagnosing and fixing existing problems.
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 $181,100 and $318,400, 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.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote 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.