Systems Software Developer
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
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 with Xcode and CMake are a bonus
Experience with computer vision, video processing, and/or machine learning data infrastructure is a bonus
Minimum Qualifications
BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience
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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
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 $272,100, 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.
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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