Engineering Program Specialist, OS Build

Apple • San Diego, CA

13h • Remote

About The Position

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values
that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple
Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas
stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make
something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better.
It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation
that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the
best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add
something. Does shipping an OS to hundreds of millions of users appeal to you?
Are you passionate about software automation and release engineering? Be part of
the team that releases macOS, iOS, tvOS, watchOS and visionOS to the world! The
SWE team is looking for an individual with strong OS fundamentals, excellent
communication skills, and a desire to join an amazing team who ships OS’ that
drive Apple’s products. We’re looking for people who enjoy honing their
operational skills to perfection and demonstrating an appetite for continuous
improvement.

DESCRIPTION

Work cross-functionally with multiple teams to understand the requirements for
shipping OS software. Provide daily prioritized information to the build and
integration team on upcoming releases. Own the responsibility for delivering
beta software for Mac, iPhone, iPad, HomePod, Apple TV, Apple Watch to customers
and developers. Support engineering teams to execute secrecy initiatives for OS
releases to safeguard Apple’s most innovative and disruptive Technologies. This
role is expected to work a Tuesday through Saturday schedule, with typical core
hours of 9 am – 6 pm. Hours may vary based on project and business needs. As
part of a pilot program, this role is anticipated to be fully remote for the
first 6 months, after an initial 3 month in-office training period. The
individual is expected to be based in a suitable home office within a 50-mile, commutable distance of Apple’s offices in Cupertino or San Diego. Any changes to
schedule and work location will be reviewed and discussed at the conclusion of
the 6 month pilot.

Requirements

• BS/MS EE/CS/CE or equivalent experience
• Exceptional verbal and written communication
• Detail oriented with project management skills

Nice To Haves

• Build and Release Engineering/Release Management experience highly desirable
• Project management experience in software development life cycle highly desirable
• Unix programming/scripting experience highly desirable
• Self-motivated and proactive with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities
• Excellent time management skills; you love to prioritize duties and responsibilities in order to be more effective

Responsibilities

• Work cross-functionally with multiple teams to understand the requirements for shipping OS software.
• Provide daily prioritized information to the build and integration team on upcoming releases.
• Own the responsibility for delivering beta software for Mac, iPhone, iPad, HomePod, Apple TV, Apple Watch to customers and developers.
• Support engineering teams to execute secrecy initiatives for OS releases to safeguard Apple’s most innovative and disruptive Technologies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees