Senior/Staff Build and Infra Engineer - Simulation, Special Projects

Overview

USD 175,800.00 - 312,200.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Innovation
Robotics
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
FOCUS
Shipping
CMake
Xcode
Management
Linux
SDK
Distributed Computing
Orchestration
Kubernetes
Python
C++
Collaboration
Communication
Computer Science
OS X
Operating Systems
API
Cloud Computing
Payments

Job Details

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other's ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It's the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you'll do more than join something - you'll add something.

Description As a build and infra engineer in the Special Projects group, you will have an opportunity to be part of an innovation-focused organization within Apple that is exploring integrations between robotics, graphics, and AIML. You will be able to work on highly ambitious, high-reward, and impactful projects in the early stages of development. Some examples of projects that you would work on include, but are not limited to, build pipelines, system techniques to achieve both high performance and reliability, CI/CD, and distributed system infrastructure. Moreover, you will play a key role in analyzing problem requirements, existing solutions, and available systems and make high-level build and infrastructure decisions, considering both short- and long-term goals. This team has a strong focus on shipping innovative user experiences and products. Our ideal team member is fearless when it comes to trying new things and is willing to iterate on ideas. We value team members who can quickly prototype, iterating all the way to high-quality implementations. Moreover, we value team members who can collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across the organization.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Experience or interest in build systems such as Make, CMake, Bazel, Buck, etc.
  • Building, packaging, signing, and releasing apps using XCode and the suite of Apple developer tools.
  • Experience with managing release process across macOS and Linux platforms.
  • Experience with SDK or framework development used by other developers.
  • Experience with reliable, scalable, distributed computing, or high-performance orchestration frameworks (i.e. Kubernetes).
  • Experience with Python and/or C++.
  • Excellent team collaboration skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with native macOS app development is a plus.
  • Experience with large-scale simulation systems is a plus.
  • Experience in systems programming (e.g., operating systems, kernel development, compilers or package managers) is a plus.
  • Interest in API design, cloud services, and other high-performance system software.
  • Experience with performance-critical components, such as game engines is a plus.
  • Curiosity to understand constraints and bottlenecks in Apple's software builds and innovative ideas to improve them.

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 $175,800 and $312,200, 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 seek to promote 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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