Staff macOS Software Engineer

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Qualifications:

Strong proficiency in Objective-C and several years of software engineering experience for macOS., Experience in systematically root-causing complex OS systems., Understanding of macOS user space, internals, and the XNU kernel., Familiarity with multithreading, XPC, and Grand Central Dispatch..

Key responsibilities:

  • Research and identify emerging issues in macOS and provide appropriate responses.
  • Collaborate with Support, Sales, and other engineers to address new issues and integrate solutions into ongoing releases.
  • Respond to field events, root cause them, and issue patches as needed.
  • Participate in design decisions and feature development to improve agent architecture.

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Job description

About Us

At SentinelOne, we’re redefining cybersecurity by pushing the limits of what’s possible—leveraging AI-powered, data-driven innovation to stay ahead of tomorrow’s threats.

From building industry-leading products to cultivating an exceptional company culture, our core values guide everything we do. We’re looking for passionate individuals who thrive in collaborative environments and are eager to drive impact. If you’re excited about solving complex challenges in bold, innovative ways, we’d love to connect with you.

What are we looking for?

We are continuously expanding the capabilities of SentinelOne, actively listening to customers and responding to their needs. We are looking for an experienced engineer for macOS who will be directly involved in our core technology, ensure we are always staying ahead of cybercriminals and deliver best-in-class detection.

What will you do?

At SentinelOne you will be a part of our organization of globally distributed system and kernel developers who work deeply within the 3 main OS's of the world: Windows, Linux and macOS. We are responsible for researching and identifying emerging issues and providing appropriate responses. We also work closely with Support, Sales (in order to win multi million dollar deals), other SW Engineers, and Quality Assurance to ensure any new issues are quickly addressed and then made a part of the ongoing releases.

You will be working in a team that is responsible for everything macOS-related from S1 core technology, running on millions of endpoints (in different environments, from C levels to developers) across thousands of clients worldwide. Your role will also involve responding to events that occur in the field, root causing them, and issuing patches when needed. You will participate in implementation and design decisions around improving agent architecture and new feature development.

What skills & knowledge should you bring?
Experience level is flexible - senior, staff or even lead SW engineers are encouraged to apply and will be entertained!
  • Strong proficiency coding in Objective-C and several years of SW engineering experience for macOS (macOS is highly preferred, but iOS cybersecurity SW product development experience would also be considered relevant)
  • Experience in systematically root-causing complex OS systems
  • Understanding of macOS user space and internals
  • Understanding of the XNU kernel
  • Understanding of XPC and other IPC mechanisms
  • Understanding of Grand Central Dispatch
  • Understanding of multithreading and its potential pitfalls
It’d be great if you have experience with / or You’d learn & gain on our team:
  • Developing OS drivers & extensions or with more than one OS is a plus
  • Managing escalations or issues requiring highly coordinated efforts to identify service restoration
  • System performance analysis and mitigations and large-scale event processing systems
  • Cybersecurity experience or exposure to macOS endpoint security platforms
Why us?

Join a cutting-edge company where you'll take on extraordinary challenges alongside top industry talent. Enjoy flexible working hours and the option to work remotely from anywhere in Slovakia. We offer access to major co-working spaces for those who prefer an office environment. In Czechia, you can also work from our modern offices in Prague or Brno.

Salary starting from 5000 EUR/month
Annual bonus based on company performance, paid in two instalments
The final base salary may be adjusted based on the individual skills and experience of the selected candidate.

Competitive Benefits Package:

  • Stock & Bonuses: Grant of Restricted Stock Units with a 4-year vesting plan, annual performance-based bonuses, and an employee stock purchase plan.
  • Time Off & Well-being: Flexible Time Off, on top of the standard 5 weeks vacation, flexible paid sick days, fully paid Short Term Sick/Nursing Leave, 16-week parental leave, grandparent leave, and additional company holidays.
  • Insurance & Wellbeing: Pension Insurance Contribution, Premium life insurance, and a Global Employee Assistance Program.
  • Work Perks: Monthly meal and well-being allowance, high-end MacBook/Windows laptop, work-from-home support, and in-office refreshments.
  • Growth & Community: LinkedIn Learning, internal mentoring, educational support, generous referral bonuses, and optional company events (sports, BBQs, charity).

Be part of an inclusive, innovative workplace that values belonging, flexibility, and growth!

SentinelOne is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

SentinelOne participates in the E-Verify Program for all U.S. based roles. 

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Experience

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English
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Other Skills

  • Collaboration
  • Problem Solving

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