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Software Engineer, SWE Program Tools

3 days ago Cupertino, CA

There are more than two billion active Apple devices worldwide and we are striving for a billion more. Come join a small team of highly-focused engineers who are working to make that possible. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on internal applications and services that play a critical role in how Apple develops and delivers high-quality operating systems.

Description

As an engineer on our team, you will iterate quickly to create, maintain, and improve apps that empower the day-to-day work of tens of thousands of Apple employees. You'll spend most of your time writing code, reviewing contributions from others, and collaboratively designing technical solutions. You'll be mentored by experienced engineers and have opportunities to grow your skills across the full stack.

We obsess over the user experience. We strongly value creative problem-solving and continuous improvement. When we find a great technical or process solution, we adopt and adapt it across our projects. Being disciplined about our day-to-day work gives us the freedom to respond flexibly and creatively to new challenges.

Our work requires significant interaction with our users, cross-functional partners, and leaders across Apple, so the ideal candidate will excel at communication and collaboration in addition to technical skills.","responsibilities":"Build and maintain internal web applications and backend services

Write testable code and participate in code reviews

Collaborate with designers, product managers, and cross-functional partners

Debug issues and troubleshoot problems across the stack

Contribute to technical discussions and propose solutions

Learn and adopt new technologies, tools, and best practices

Support tens of thousands of Apple employees through the tools you create

Iterate quickly based on user feedback to improve experiences

Preferred Qualifications

Foundational understanding of software design principles (object-oriented design, functional programming concepts)

Exposure to full stack web development, APIs, or web services through coursework, internships, or projects

Interest in UX/UI and creating great user experiences

Experience writing tests or understanding of test-driven development

Curiosity to investigate and debug problems

Creative thinker and strong problem solver

Passion for quality and attention to detail

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Minimum Qualifications

Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Experience with one or more programming languages such as JavaScript/TypeScript, Ruby, Python, or Swift (academic projects, internships, or personal projects welcome)

Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and work collaboratively

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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Client-provided location(s): Cupertino, CA
Job ID: apple-200636721-0836_rxr-659
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-12-20T19:12:20

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Parental Benefits

      • Work Flexibility

        • Office Life and Perks

          • Vacation and Time Off

            • Financial and Retirement

              • Professional Development

                • Diversity and Inclusion

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