Engineering Program Specialist, OS Build

Apple; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 134,800 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

401k retirement benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Discounted products and services

Job summary

A leading technology company in Cupertino seeks a Software Release Engineer. The role involves managing software for macOS, iOS, and more, requiring expertise in OS fundamentals and project management. Candidates should thrive on problem-solving and communications, and will work in a hybrid model with an initial in-office training. The position offers competitive salary, stock options, and comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and educational reimbursement.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with effective project management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage source changes for nightly builds.
• Identify, escalate, and communicate key issues.
• Prepare operating systems for testing and deployment.
• Drive resolutions on build issues with engineering teams.
• Perform secrecy leak-prevention QA for operating systems.
• Release software to users and customers.

Skills

OS fundamentals

Excellent communication skills

Detail oriented

Project management skills

Education

BS/MS in EE/CS/CE or equivalent experience

Tools

Unix programming/scripting

Job description

Summary

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.

Does shipping an OS to hundreds of millions of users appeal to you? Are you passionate about software automation and release engineering?

Be part of the team that releases macOS, iOS, tvOS, watchOS and visionOS to the world! The SWE team is looking for an individual with strong OS fundamentals, excellent communication skills, and a desire to join an amazing team who ships OS’ that drive Apple’s products. We’re looking for people who enjoy honing their operational skills to perfection and demonstrating an appetite for continuous improvement.

Description

Work cross-functionally with multiple teams to understand the 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, 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 is expected to work a Tuesday through Saturday schedule, with typical core hours of 9 am – 6 pm. Hours may vary based on project and business needs. As part of a pilot program, this role is anticipated to be fully remote for the first 6 months, after an initial 3 month in-office training period. The individual is expected to be based in a suitable home office within a 50-mile, commutable distance of Apple’s offices in Cupertino or San Diego. Any changes to schedule and work location will be reviewed and discussed at the conclusion of the 6 month pilot.

Responsibilities

• Converge on developer seeds and customer shipping software by managing source changes for nightly builds
• Identifying, escalating, and communicating key issues
• Preparing operating systems for testing prior to deployment
• Driving for resolutions on build issues with engineering teams
• Performing secrecy leak-prevention QA for operating systems prior to release
• Releasing software to seed users and customers

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Build and Release Engineering/Release Management experience highly desirable
• Project management experience in software development life cycle 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

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 $134,800 and $203,000, 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.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.