Sr. Software Engineer - Developer Platform (ASE)

Summary

Posted: Jan 30, 2025

Role Number:200587680

Apple Services Engineering org is building the next generation of tools empowering Apple's software developers to build products that surprise and delight our customers. The Software Development Platform is responsible for the cutting edge of continuous integration and delivery systems that Apple's developers utilize to build, test and deploy their code. We're a fast moving, cross-functional organization with ambitious goals, a strong user base, and a wide leash to build the future of developer tooling at Apple. Our systems have to scale globally, remain highly available, and "just work". We're looking for a talented individual to join us in powering a new way of developing software. At Apple, great ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. We don't just build products - we build the kind of wonder that's revolutionized entire industries! It's the diversity of our ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts.

Description

Senior engineers will be expected to excel at making informed technology choices within complex architectures, whether it's deciding to build or buy specific components and selecting the right frameworks. Your deep understanding of the organization's business, products, customers, and strategy will empower us to pinpoint opportunities aligning with our team's mission. We expect senior engineers to make decisive choices even amid conflicting perspectives, demonstrating our commitment by disagreeing when necessary and then committing to the chosen path. Navigating ambiguity is our strength - you will concentrate on the broader objectives, goals, and desired impact, taking deliberate steps forward. Our dedication extends to coaching and mentoring teammates, considering their unique skills, backgrounds, and working styles. You will actively seek and provide constructive feedback to foster growth within our team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proficiency in Java or Golang
• Developing automation infrastructure that can globally and efficiently distribute CI workloads
• Building management planes to measure and control bespoke Kubernetes infrastructures
• Creating developer facing tooling to build and monitor software across a variety of surfaces
• Designing custom services to facilitate easier integration testing, resource utilization, and many more
• Advocating for and compose hermetic systems for building Apple's customer facing software

Preferred Qualifications

• Introducing resiliency and consistency into Apple's production systems
• Collaborating with internal developers on scoping new features, triaging workflows, and crafting more ambitious tests

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 $175,800 and $312,200, 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.

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• Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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.