Mac OS Storage Driver Developer

Job Title: Mac OS Storage Driver Developer – SCSI

Location: Bangalore

Position Type: Full-time Contract

Shift: Day

Experience: 5 to 8yrs

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain macOS storage drivers with a focus on SCSI protocols using the DriverKit framework.

• Collaborate with hardware engineers to understand SCSI device specifications and design drivers that seamlessly interface with macOS.

• Implement storage driver functionalities including command handling, data transfer, error recovery, and performance optimizations.

• Debug and troubleshoot driver issues leveraging macOS debugging tools like LLDB and Instruments.

• Ensure driver compliance with Apple’s security, sandboxing, and code signing requirements.

• Develop and maintain test plans, documentation, and quality assurance procedures for storage drivers.

• Participate in code reviews and maintain high code quality and best practices.

• Provide technical support during driver integration, deployment, and production troubleshooting.

Job Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Proven expertise in developing macOS storage drivers, specifically SCSI-based drivers using the DriverKit framework.

• Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming; knowledge of Swift or Objective-C is a plus.

• Deep understanding of DriverKit APIs, macOS user-space driver architecture, and IO Kit storage concepts.

• Solid knowledge of SCSI protocols, commands, and storage architecture including RAID.

• Experience with debugging and profiling tools on macOS (LLDB, Instruments, system logs).

• Familiarity with macOS security model, driver sandboxing, and code signing procedures.

• Knowledge of hardware interfaces (PCI, Thunderbolt, USB) relevant to storage devices.

• Excellent problem-solving ability and eLective communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an Agile environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Agile methodologies and SCRUM frameworks.

• Cross-platform storage driver development experience.

• Knowledge of user-space driver and daemon interaction models.

• Familiarity with continuous integration systems and automated testing strategies.