Systems Software Developer

Apple Inc.; Sunnyvale, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Sunnyvale is seeking a Systems Software Developer to design and maintain CI/CD pipelines, develop instrumentation, and build automation for Apple technologies.

You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, scalable infrastructure and tooling across build, test, and deployment cycles. The role emphasizes building AI-assisted workflows, enhancing observability, and collaborating with engineering to optimize project structure and dependencies.

Qualifications

• BS and at least 3 years relevant industry experience.
• Experience building production software and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with relational databases in production environments.
• Demonstrated use of AI engineering tools in day-to-day development.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated workflows with a focus on reliability and data analytics.
• Develop instrumentation and reporting systems for build health and developer productivity metrics.
• Debug and resolve failures across build, test, and deployment infrastructure; improve CI signaling.
• Identify and drive adoption of AI-assisted workflows to accelerate development cycles.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to inform project structure, dependencies, and build/test capabilities.
• Build and maintain internal tools and APIs that integrate with Apple's stack, including Xcode and Swift-based workflows.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to translate system requirements into robust infrastructure and workflows.

Skills

CI/CD pipelines

Python scripting

AI engineering awareness

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Buildkite

Xcode

Swift

PostgreSQL

Job description

At Apple, we tackle large-scale engineering challenges to deliver products that are intuitive, reliable, and built to last. Our engineering teams operate at the intersection of CI systems, software architecture, data analytics, build engineering, and developer tooling — owning the systems and workflows that enable complex, large-scale projects to move fast, scale, and ship with confidence.

Description

As a Systems Software Developer, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to understand the project goals and develop systematic solutions, workflows, and approaches to achieve those goals. This would include contributing to projects in low-level software and algorithms, building CI/CD pipelines and workflows, and developing infrastructure and tooling to help deliver innovative Apple technologies and products.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated workflows with a focus on reliability, traceability, and data analytics.
• Develop instrumentation and reporting systems that surface build health, test failure trends, and developer productivity metrics.
• Debug and resolve failures across build, test, and deployment infrastructure; improve signal-to-noise across CI reporting.
• Identify and drive adoption of AI-assisted and agentic workflows to accelerate development and validation cycles
• Collaborate with engineering teams to inform project structure, dependency architecture, and build/test capabilities
• Build and maintain internal tools and APIs that integrate with Apple's engineering stack, including Xcode and Swift-based workflows
• Partner with cross-functional teams to translate system requirements into robust, maintainable infrastructure, processes, and workflows

Minimum Qualifications

• BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience
• 3+ years of experience designing, building, and maintaining production software systems and applications
• Experience building or maintaining CI/CD pipelines and automated build or test workflows
• Experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL in production environments
• Demonstrated use of AI engineering tools and AI-assisted strategies in day-to-day development

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing large-scale internal APIs or developer-facing tooling
• Proficiency in Python and shell scripting to build automation and workflow tooling
• Experience with technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with CI platforms such as Jenkins, Buildkite, or equivalent systems
• Experience developing with Swift, Xcode, or other Apple platform technologies
• Familiarity with software observability, metrics systems, or developer productivity analytics
• Experience working across multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced, cross-functional engineering environment
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts and project plans clearly across engineering and non-engineering stakeholders
• Experience leveraging and integrating AI thoughtfully in large-scale production workflows to improve engineering throughput
• Experience with Xcode and CMake are a bonus
• Experience with computer vision, video processing, and/or machine learning data infrastructure is a bonus

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 $150,400 and $277,600, 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

At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong. Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplace Learn about reasonable accommodations for job applicants

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.