MacOS Systems Engineer
Job ID: 113707
Location: Columbus, OH [On-Site]
Category: App/Dev
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 09/30/2026
Role Summary
The macOS Systems Engineer designs, develops, and enhances remote management capabilities for macOS hardware and peripherals within virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) environments. This role develops secure, scalable, and efficient device management solutions by extending existing architectures and capabilities into the macOS ecosystem. The position collaborates with cross-functional engineering teams to support thin-client deployments and virtualized desktop environments.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and support remote management capabilities for macOS hardware and connected peripherals.
- Build and enhance system-level functionality that interfaces with macOS operating system components and hardware layers.
- Develop solutions using Apple Core API frameworks and macOS system services.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to adapt and extend existing device management capabilities into macOS environments.
- Integrate development activities into established CI/CD pipelines and software delivery processes.
- Support macOS-based thin-client deployments within virtual desktop infrastructure environments.
- Troubleshoot and resolve operating system, hardware, peripheral, and remote management issues.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to support reliable operation across virtual desktop platforms.
- Contribute to software design, development, testing, automation, and technical documentation.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to development processes, system performance, and technical solutions.
Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of Mac hardware, macOS, and operating system internals.
- Experience working with Apple Core API frameworks, macOS system services, or other low-level system components.
- Development experience using C, C++, Swift, Golang, or comparable programming languages within a macOS environment.
- Working knowledge of CI/CD practices, tools, and modern software delivery methodologies.
- Understanding of virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) environments and thin-client architectures.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve system-level issues within macOS environments.
- Strong technical problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional engineering and technical teams.
- Ability to work onsite as required by the position.
- Must meet applicable work authorization requirements for the location in which the position is based.
Publishing Pay Range: $75.00 – $78.00 hourly
