Distributed Build Systems Engineer - Software Assembly & Packaging

Apple is a leading technology company known for its innovative products and services.
$175,800 - $312,200
Distributed Systems
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Distributed Build Systems Engineer - Software Assembly & Packaging

The SWE Developer Productivity organization at Apple builds technologies and tools to help software engineers do their best work. The Image Assembly team supports this mission by providing capabilities to aggregate and package software in novel ways. As a Distributed Build Systems Engineer, you'll work on extending large-scale novel build and distributed systems to meet the needs of Apple's operating system engineers.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Integrating business logic of software assembly and packaging into Apple's core build technologies
  • Analyzing problem requirements and making high-level architectural decisions
  • Implementing solutions alongside the team
  • Developing testing and operational mechanisms
  • Measuring the impact of changes in a production environment

You'll spend most of your time programming in Swift, collaborating with teammates through git pull requests, in-person conversations, and Slack. You'll engage with other teams, develop expertise in critical components, provide technical guidance, and make customer-focused product design decisions.

This role offers the opportunity to work on exciting problems in system software, cloud services, and developer tools. You'll join a small, tight-knit group of engineers applying innovative ideas to old problems. The ideal candidate is a flexible and proactive engineer who thrives in a supportive, respectful, and balanced work environment.

Apple offers a competitive compensation package, including base pay between $175,800 and $312,200, stock options, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Last updated 22 days ago

Responsibilities For Distributed Build Systems Engineer - Software Assembly & Packaging

  • Integrate business logic of software assembly and packaging into Apple's core build technologies
  • Analyze problem requirements and make high-level architectural decisions
  • Implement solutions alongside the team
  • Develop testing and operational mechanisms
  • Measure the impact of changes in a production environment
  • Collaborate with teammates through git pull requests, in-person conversations, and Slack
  • Engage with other teams to identify issues and establish long-term relationships
  • Provide technical guidance, software architectural review, and mentorship
  • Make customer-focused product design decisions
  • Prioritize and schedule issues, estimate scope of work, and investigate new issue reports

Requirements For Distributed Build Systems Engineer - Software Assembly & Packaging

  • 3+ years of industry experience, a Graduate degree, or equivalent experience preferred
  • Strong software architecture and coding abilities
  • Interest in build systems, cloud services, and other high-performance system software
  • Excellent collaborative skills, with strong written and verbal communication

Benefits For Distributed Build Systems Engineer - Software Assembly & Packaging

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
401k
Equity
Education Budget
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Discounted products and free services
  • Tuition reimbursement for job-related education
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Discretionary restricted stock unit awards
  • Potential for discretionary bonuses or commission payments
  • Relocation assistance (for eligible roles)

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