Software Engineer - Backend Systems (SW Delivery)

Are you passionate about shaping the future of Apple software platforms? Join Software Delivery's Device Services team, where you'll support and develop cutting-edge testing technologies that ensure Apple’s products reach millions of customers with the highest quality. Our team thrives on innovation and engineering excellence, seeking individuals who are excited to collaborate, solve complex problems, and focus on device testing, observability, and software quality and reliability.
As a member of our team, you will support Apple’s software test platforms and build infrastructure essential to delivering Apple's products. Our applications and device infrastructure seamlessly integrate with developers’ workflows, enabling comprehensive testing of operating systems and application software throughout the software development lifecycle. We are a group of dedicated engineers committed to scalable infrastructure and design, working collaboratively to deliver elegant, extensible, and high-quality engineering solutions. Our workplace culture is encouraging and growth-oriented, fostering teamwork and providing mentorship in technical and leadership skills. We seek individuals who share our values and are eager to enhance and expand our services and products.
  • Knowledge: Strong problem-solving skills, architectural understanding, debugging, testing, and operations/monitoring
  • Technologies: 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience, and knowledge of unix fundamentals
  • User-Focused: A passion for quality, keen attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering outstanding customer experiences
  • Collaboration: Excellent communication skills with a genuine interest in mentoring others and collaborating with teams across diverse technologies and disciplines
  • BS, MS in Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • Experience with CI/CD systems and background job execution
  • Knowledge of virtualization, orchestration technologies, networking, and security
  • Experience in server-side development and systems programming
  • Proven ability to lead the technical development of distributed backend systems
  • Experience collaborating across organizational boundaries
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 $135,400 and $250,600, 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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