Software Engineer - Automation

At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Every single day, people do amazing things at Apple. Do you want to impact billions of users by developing extraordinary products with a prime focus on accuracy, understandability and performance of the product? You will become part of a hands-on development team that furthers engineering perfection, creativity and innovation. Dynamic, inspiring people and innovative technologies are the norm here. We want you to join our team if you are a resourceful software engineer with the desire to research and develop solutions that do not yet exist. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish.

Description We are looking for a motivated and experienced software engineer with in-depth knowledge in designing and developing software solutions. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Wireless Firmware and RF HW teams, and will give you an opportunity to solve complex problems across various technologies and environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software frameworks and tools that improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability across wireless engineering workflows.
• Collaborate closely with firmware, hardware, and cross-functional teams to define software requirements, develop solutions, and integrate software components into existing systems.
• Build and optimize data processing pipelines to handle large volumes of wireless test, calibration, and performance data with high accuracy and reliability.
• Develop and maintain web tools and backend services to ensure data and service availability for internal applications and automated systems.
• Implement automation and CI/CD pipelines to streamline build, test, and deployment processes across environments.
• Ensure code quality through unit testing, peer reviews, and adherence to best practices in software design and documentation.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify opportunities for process automation, visualization, and workflow optimization.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent with 3+ years of relevant experience required.
• Strong knowledge in designing and developing software frameworks using Python.
• Experience in debugging software issues using interactive debuggers (Xcode/IntelliJ) for client/server applications.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of data structures, algorithms, design patterns, concurrency, multi-threading and scalability.
• Experience with Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Experience with code versioning tools such as Git.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in computer science or equivalent with 3+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Develop and maintain web applications, databases, and data visualization tools.
• Develop REST APIs to ensure the availability of data and services.
• Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases, including PostgreSQL and MongoDB.
• Experience working with Jenkins and Docker for setting up build servers and CI/CD pipelines.

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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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 .