Summary
Merin Santhosh is a systems software engineer based in California with 11 years of experience focused on power, performance, and embedded systems across consumer devices and automotive platforms. Currently at Apple, Merin works on system-level power and performance issues for the Apple Watch, having previously driven power management software and bring-up for next-gen automotive SoCs at Qualcomm. Their background spans real-time OS (QNX), embedded firmware, sensor-driven medical devices, and VR-assisted research, reflecting a rare blend of low-level systems design and human-centered research. Merin holds a Master’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering and a strong academic foundation in computer architecture, signal processing, and advanced systems programming. Known for collaborating across time zones and cross-functional teams, they excel at resolving critical blockers under tight timelines. An interesting thread through their career is applying deep systems expertise to both safety-critical automotive platforms and patient-focused healthcare/VR projects.
10 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
BITS Pilani, Birla Institute of Technology and Science
Master's degree, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Master's degree, Electrical and Computer Engineering at University of Florida
Malayalam, English, Hindi