Distributed Build Systems Engineer - Build Execution

The SWE Developer Productivity organization at Apple builds technologies and tools to help software engineers do their best work. The Build Execution team focuses on combining modern distributed systems and build system technology to improve software development velocity. They operate a large-scale functional build system service used across Apple's Software Engineering organization.

This role involves working on extending large-scale build and distributed systems to meet Apple's operating system engineering needs. The ideal candidate will join a small, tight-knit group of engineers working on exciting new technology, applying innovative ideas to solve complex problems. The team values diverse skills and perspectives, seeking engineers passionate about building great software and enabling others to develop amazing applications.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing solutions combining unique build system problems with distributed system techniques
• Architecting high-performance and reliable backend systems
• Programming primarily in Swift
• Collaborating through git pull requests and team communication
• Providing technical guidance and mentorship
• Making product design decisions and driving priorities

The role offers:

• Competitive base pay range ($175,800 - $264,200)
• Comprehensive benefits including medical/dental coverage
• Stock programs and education reimbursement
• Opportunity to work on critical infrastructure at Apple
• Collaborative and supportive work environment

Required qualifications:

• 3+ years experience or equivalent
• Strong software architecture skills
• Interest in build systems and cloud services
• Excellent communication abilities

The team welcomes candidates with experience in:

• Build systems (Make, CMake, Bazel, etc.)
• Systems programming
• High-performance languages (Swift, Rust, C++)
• Distributed systems
• SDK/framework development

This is an opportunity to significantly impact developer productivity at Apple while working with a supportive team on challenging technical problems.