Engineering Program Specialist, OS Build

Apple Inc.; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Engineering Program Specialist to drive OS software releases across multiple innovative devices. This role involves cross-functional collaboration, managing build processes, and ensuring timely delivery of beta software to customers and developers. You will be at the forefront of safeguarding cutting-edge technologies through effective communication and project management. If you are detail-oriented, proactive, and possess strong problem-solving skills, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects in a collaborative environment. Join a team that values creativity and excellence in software engineering.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent required.
• Exceptional communication skills are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Manage source changes for nightly builds and deliver beta software.
• Develop strategies for improving build release and software deployment.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Project Management

Detail Orientation

Creative Thinking

Critical Thinking

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS in Computer Science

Tools

Unix

Job description

Engineering Program Specialist, OS Build

London, England, United Kingdom Software and Services

Description

Work cross functionally and gather requirements for shipping OS software. Provide daily prioritized information to the build and integration team on upcoming releases. Own the responsibility for delivering beta software for Mac, iPhone, iPad, HomePod, Apple TV and Apple Watch to customers and developers. Support engineering teams to execute secrecy initiatives for OS releases to safeguard Apple’s most innovative and disruptive technologies. This role includes responsibility for:

1. Converge on developer seeds and customer shipping software by managing source changes for nightly builds
2. Identifying, escalating, and communicating key issues
3. Developing strategies for improving build release and software deployment processes
4. Driving for resolutions on build issues with engineering teams
5. Helping to manage risk in the release endgame leading up to customer launch
6. Releasing software to seed users and customers

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/MS EE/CS/CE or equivalent
• Exceptional verbal and written communication
• Detail oriented with project management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Build and Release Engineering/Release Management experience highly desirable
• Unix programming/scripting experience highly desirable
• Self-motivated and proactive with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities
• Excellent time management skills; you love to prioritize duties and responsibilities in order to be more effective