Software Build & Integration Engineer

Summary

Posted: Dec 10, 2024

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number:200582460

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 & Integration 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, visionOS, Xcode, and more!

Description

Job Responsibilities Specific responsibilities include: – Working cross functionally with teams across Apple to ship new features or products – Collaborating with Apple development teams to configure project code bases – Coordinating with product teams to modify integration pipelines with zero downtime – Bringing modern solutions to solve unique challenges with developer tools delivery – Troubleshooting and resolving complex software integration issues – Developing tools and processes to improve and automate workflows – Filing actionable bugs and resolving bugs efficiently Job Expectations A successful software build & integration engineer will be expected to: – Have excellent verbal and written communication skills – Exercise critical thinking skills, anticipating the needs of others – Have strong multi-tasking skills – Build deep relationships with product owners – Utilize Apple’s technology stack to solve challenges with developer tools builds and integration – Be an independent learner, insatiably curious, and know when to ask for help – 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 – Understand, retain, and perform complex procedures relevant to software integration and configuration pipelines – Be proficient with git or other version control – Develop strong UNIX debugging skills – Document and communicate status frequently to product teams, engineering program managers, and other stakeholders – Document new processes, and update existing documentation 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors, Masters, or equivalent experience in Computer Science
• 1-3 years Software Build-related experience
• UNIX administration and strong software debugging skills
• Strong understanding of software build pipelines and dependency trees

Preferred Qualifications

• macOS, iOS, or UNIX development experience
• Strong problem solving and debugging skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of operating system, network, and compiler concepts
• Comfortable writing scripts (Bash, Python, Perl, Ruby, etc.)
• Proficiency with advanced text editors (Sublime, vim, emacs)
• Customer service experience
• Ability to anticipate the needs of others and adapt to changing conditions
• Authoring complex regular expressions
• Experience with Xcode and/or Makefiles
• Comfortable reading backtraces and stack traces

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 $129,600 and $236,300, 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.