Software Engineering • Mid-Level

Who you are

You have experience in macOS, iOS, or UNIX development, showcasing your ability to navigate complex software environments. Your UNIX administration skills are strong, and you possess excellent software debugging capabilities, allowing you to troubleshoot and resolve issues effectively. You understand operating system, network, and compiler concepts, which are crucial for the role. Proficiency in a scripting language, such as Python or Perl, is part of your skill set, enabling you to automate tasks and streamline processes.

You bring a good coding ability and a testing mindset to the table, with familiarity in CI/CD practices and a focus on high code coverage. Your thorough understanding of UNIX debugging will be invaluable as you work on Apple's production build system. You are eager to collaborate with team members and contribute to a positive team dynamic, always ready to lend a hand when needed.

What you'll do

As a Software Build Engineer at Apple, you will be at the heart of the software development process, responsible for delivering state-of-the-art operating systems and applications. You will collaborate closely with engineers from Software, Hardware, Localization, QA, and Project Management teams to influence new feature integration into Apple software. Your role will involve utilizing and implementing solutions using distributed computing, cloud services, and virtualization technologies.

You will engineer innovative solutions for Apple's production build system, supporting macOS, iOS, watchOS, tvOS, Xcode, and more. Your responsibilities will include evaluating tradeoffs and deciding on the best approaches to solve complex problems. You will communicate status updates frequently to product teams and engineering program managers, ensuring alignment and transparency throughout the development process.

In addition, you will document new processes or update existing wiki pages, contributing to the team's knowledge base. Reading backtraces and stack traces will be part of your daily tasks, allowing you to diagnose and resolve issues efficiently. Your contributions will directly impact the quality and reliability of Apple's software delivery, making this a critical role within the organization.

What we offer

At Apple, you will be part of a diverse team that values inclusion and collaboration. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to products that impact millions of users worldwide. Join us in shaping the future of technology at Apple.