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Software Development Engineer, Platforms

Apple

Location

Cupertino, CA, San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/5/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
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·FY 2025

Job description

This role involves developing and maintaining the CI/CD pipeline for Apple's applications, supporting thousands of developers globally. The team is dedicated to improving the software development lifecycle and creating innovative solutions to engineering challenges. As a member of this team, you will work on applications and micro-services to enhance the CI/CD pipeline. The position requires collaboration across teams to optimize build, integration, and release processes.

Requirements

  • Proficient in Python programming.
  • Experience with software development processes such as compilation, unit testing, code analysis, release process, and code coverage.
  • Experience working on Linux and macOS based platforms and shell scripting.
  • Experience with DevOps tools such as Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
  • Experience with CI/CD process and platforms.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent.
  • Experience developing Python based micro-services using Django or Flask.
  • Experience with GitHub and Git based development workflow.
  • Experience with Jenkins administration, scaling, and shared pipeline libraries.
  • Experience scaling CI/CD systems and micro-services.
  • Experience with Groovy, Xcode, and Swift.
  • Experience with GenAI/LLM integration, prompt engineering, or AI-assisted development tools.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain CI/CD pipeline, services, and integrations for application development teams.
  • Collaborate across teams to improve the build, integration, and release process.
  • Maintain and administrate a dynamic K8s/Linux/macOS build farm.
  • Participate in an after-hours on-call rotation schedule.
  • Integrate GenAI/LLM capabilities to enhance developer productivity and pipeline intelligence.

Benefits

  • Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.

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