Technical Operations Engineer, Apple News

Apple • Cupertino, CA

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About The Position

The Apple News Operations team is seeking a Technical Operations Engineer to build and maintain the full-stack applications and data tools that internal teams depend on. You will apply AI-assisted development practices to ship faster and document better. You will also provide technical guidance to publishers, helping them navigate platform capabilities and troubleshoot integration issues. This role is a strong fit for someone who is comfortable moving between technical problem-solving and partner-facing communication.

Requirements

• 2 to 4 years in software engineering or technical operations, with shipped internal tooling or automation systems as evidence.
• Solid Python proficiency applied to scripting, automation, or backend services.
• Hands-on experience designing and optimizing both SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with React and related frontend technologies.
• Ability to analyze data and build solutions that drive actionable insights.
• Familiarity and deep interest in applying AI to enhance tooling and productivity.

Nice To Haves

• Experience presenting technical architecture or recommendations to varied audiences, including non-engineers.
• Strong debugging and triage skills, with security-conscious engineering instincts demonstrated through code review practices and data handling decisions.
• Experience working directly with external partners in a technical capacity.
• Familiarity with media, publishing, or digital content platforms, with working knowledge of how content pipelines and publisher ecosystems operate.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain internal tools and automation systems that power operational workflows.
• Serve as a technical resource for publishers, helping them integrate with and get the most out of the platform.
• Build and maintain full-stack applications and data tools that internal teams depend on.
• Apply AI-assisted development practices to ship faster and document better.
• Provide technical guidance to publishers, helping them navigate platform capabilities and troubleshoot integration issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed