Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Apple's iPhone Operations Systems Architecture Team, which sits at a unique intersection of manufacturing, automation, and final assembly- allows individuals broad insight and impact to the iPhone production line and beyond. The team plays a meaningful role in finding ways to optimize the manufacturing process by identifying and implementing innovative ways of collecting data and streamlining new product introduction. Do you enjoy automating tools and cross-system engagements to optimize user time? Do you want to make significant, visible contributions to a high-impact, high-performance team at Apple? As a member of iPhone Product Operations, you'll drive and own software solutions to enable next-generation factory engagements.
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Description
This dynamic and fast-paced role continually elevates and adapts our applications to the ever-evolving business needs. This role will focus on programmatic automation, with 40 - 60% of the role heavily concentrated on automating or replacing user engagements in web applications with web automation, RPA, APIs and/or eventing. 20 - 30% of the role will focus on forward-looking application development and Program Management. A successful Systems Software Developer is a self-starter, organized and goal-oriented; can turn an open-ended challenge into a clear, explainable plan; uses data to motivate decisions; communicates with ease at all levels; and has a strong drive to understand both the problem and the context when making decisions. YOU WILL BE: - Working with system administrators and users to understand activities and workflows in user interfaces, understanding business processes, and building, managing, and executing automation projects to eliminate engagements that can be readily automated. - Driving a team of application developers, including hosting standup and backlog grooming, demoing and reviewing code submissions before promotion to production. - Identifying incremental or completely new system needs, seeking appropriate, aligned solutions and proposing and motivating those solutions as projects. - Supporting system administration with the team as necessary, especially taking note of opportunities to future automate system administration. - Formally reporting status and progress to the OSA team, users, and management (occasionally to VP level). - Collaborating with engineering and robotics specialists, data scientists and analysts, Contract Manufacturers, Logistics Providers, and various partners to execute projects to completion
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or similar technical field.
- 3+ years of experience leading projects automating application interactions and building applications or services in manufacturing, supply chain, or large scale operations.
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally up to 10-15%
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or similar technical field.
- Programming experience in Python especially in the context of automation, with data analysis and/or Machine Learning experience a plus.
- Ability to evaluate and ideally contribute code in Java, JavaScript and TypeScript, with React experience a plus.
- Experience querying SQL databases such as MySQL or Postgres; experience with Snowflake a plus.
- Preferred experience with elements of web applications, including web design, application wire-framing, and Agile project management.
- Experience with RESTful practices and streaming/eventing platforms such as Kafka or RabbitMQ in support of applications and/or data pipelines.
- Consistent track record of owning and delivering on projects.
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 $147,400 and $220,900, 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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