Sr. Software Engineer, Continuous Integration

Apple • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Apple is where individual creativities 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.

We're seeking a Software Engineer to develop and maintain CI pipelines that serve Streaming Media Ecosystem engineers at Apple. You'll collaborate with engineering team on roadmaps, ensure pipeline uptime during critical periods, and build innovative solutions for test results reporting and triage. The role involves integrating CI systems with central build processes across all OS release trains, debugging complex distributed systems, and exploring LLM/generative AI tools to improve engineering workflows in the CI space. Ideal candidates have a passion for building high-quality developer tools, understand large-scale software shipping, driving cross-functional projects, and possess strong communication skills with a drive to enhance developer productivity and experience.

Requirements

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, JavaScript, zsh)
• Proficiency in application development in distributed systems.
• 5+ years of experience in CI/DevOps (preferably for embedded systems)
• 5+ years of experience in managing and triaging high volume CI pipelines for large cross functional projects.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, critical thinking and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Interest in leveraging AI technologies (LLMs, generative tools) to enhance productivity and workflows

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of and familiarity with developing in Apple’s ecosystem, including the Unix platform, Xcode, and Apple’s OS platforms.
• Experience with embedded systems programming languages like Objective-C/Swift.
• Working experience in leveraging AI/ML systems effectively to improve productivity and workflows.
• Passion for Apple products, the CI user experience, and the developer user experience while reviewing CI results.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain CI pipelines that serve Streaming Media Ecosystem engineers at Apple.
• Collaborate with engineering team on roadmaps.
• Ensure pipeline uptime during critical periods.
• Build innovative solutions for test results reporting and triage.
• Integrate CI systems with central build processes across all OS release trains.
• Debug complex distributed systems.
• Explore LLM/generative AI tools to improve engineering workflows in the CI space.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior