Software Build Engineer, Build and Integration

Apple Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Software Build Engineer, Build and Integration to help deliver macOS, iOS, watchOS, and related software.

You will collaborate across software, hardware, localization, QA, and project management teams to enhance the production build system and support Xcode and related tools. The role emphasizes strong coding practices, testing discipline, and the ability to interpret complex build logs.

Qualifications

• macOS, iOS, UNIX development experience.
• UNIX administration and strong software debugging skills.
• Knowledge of operating system, network, and compiler concepts.

Responsibilities

• Ask clarifications to understand the big picture.
• Find multiple solutions to a problem, evaluate tradeoffs, and decide the best approach.
• Maintain a strong coding and testing mindset (CI/CD, high code coverage).
• Understand, retain, and perform complex procedures.
• Be proficient with git or other version control.
• Develop UNIX debugging skills.
• Communicate status to product teams and engineering managers.
• Document new processes or update wiki pages.
• This role is expected to work Tue–Sat after training period of 3 months.

Skills

macOS development

iOS development

UNIX development

UNIX administration

Debugging skills

Git or SVN

Tools

Xcode

Makefiles

Regex

Job description

Software Build Engineer, Build and Integration

San Diego, California, United States Software and Services

The Software Build & Integration team at Apple is at the core of the Apple software development process. We are responsible for delivering the state-of-the-art operating systems and applications to Apple customers. The role empowers build engineers to influence new feature integration into Apple software, by collaborating with engineers from Software, Hardware, Localization, QA, and Project Management teams. Software Build Engineers will have the opportunity to utilize and implement solutions using distributed computing, cloud services, and virtualization technologies to deliver Apple software to customers. This involves engineering innovative solutions for Apple's production build system in support of macOS, iOS, watchOS, tvOS, Xcode, and more!

Description

- Demonstrate willingness to ask for clarification and context to understand the big picture- Find multiple solutions to a problem, evaluate tradeoffs, and decide the best approach- Have strong coding ability and testing mindset, e.g. CI/CD, high code coverage, chaos engineering- Understand, retain, and perform complex procedures- Be proficient with git or other version control- Develop strong UNIX debugging skills- Communicate status frequently to product teams and engineering program managers- Document new processes or update an existing wiki pages- This role is expected to work a Tuesday through Saturday schedule after an initial training period of 3 months.

Minimum Qualifications

• macOS, iOS, or UNIX development experience.


• UNIX administration and strong software debugging skills.


• Knowledge of operating system, network, and compiler concepts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with version control systems such as git or subversion


• Proficiency with advanced text editors (Sublime, vim, emacs)


• Authoring complex regular expressions


• Experience with Xcode and/or Makefiles


• Comfortable reading backtraces and stack traces

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 $118,000 and $207,100, 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

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