Software Build Engineer

Overview

USD 112,300.00 - 195,200.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Software Development Methodology
Art
Computer Hardware
Localization QA
Project Management
Distributed Computing
Cloud Computing
Virtualization
Testing
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Code Coverage
CHAOS
Wiki
OS X
IOS Development
Unix
Unix Administration
Debugging
Operating Systems
Network
Python
JavaScript
Objective-C
Swift
Version Control
Git
Apache Subversion
Vim
Emacs
Regular Expression
Xcode
Systems Engineering
Web Development
Payments

Job Details

The Software Build & Integration team at Apple is at the core of the Apple software development process. We are responsible for delivering the state-of-the-art operating systems and applications to Apple customers. The role empowers build engineers to influence new feature integration into Apple software, by collaborating with engineers from Software, Hardware, Localization, QA, and Project Management teams. Software Build Engineers will have the opportunity to utilize and implement solutions using distributed computing, cloud services, and virtualization technologies to deliver Apple software to customers. This involves engineering innovative solutions for Apple's production build system in support of macOS, iOS, watchOS, tvOS, Xcode, and more!

Description -Demonstrate willingness to ask for clarification and context to understand the big picture - Find multiple solutions to a problem, evaluate tradeoffs, and decide the best approach - Have strong coding ability and testing mindset, e.g. CI/CD, high code coverage, chaos engineering - Understand, retain, and perform complex procedures - Be proficient with git or other version control - Develop strong UNIX debugging skills - Communicate status frequently to product teams and engineering program managers - Document new processes or update an existing wiki pages

Minimum Qualifications
  • macOS, iOS, or UNIX development experience.
  • UNIX administration and strong software debugging skills.
  • Knowledge of operating system, network, and compiler concepts.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Programming in Python, JavaScript, Objective-C, or Swift
  • Familiarity with version control systems such as git or subversion
  • Proficiency with advanced text editors (Sublime, vim, emacs)
  • Authoring complex regular expressions
  • Experience with Xcode and/or Makefiles
  • Web systems development or web application development experience
  • Comfortable reading backtraces and stack traces

Pay & Benefits At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $112,300 and $195,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
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