We are seeking an experienced Build and Release Engineer to develop and maintain Apple's cloud services infrastructure, specifically focusing on CloudKit. This role involves working with a world-class team dedicated to delivering high-quality services to Apple customers. The engineer will build and maintain frameworks, tooling, pipelines, and infrastructure that enable efficient software delivery. A passion for engineering and enhancing the developer experience in a complex environment is essential.

• 4+ years of experience building automation frameworks and tools using Python, Golang, or Bash
• Hands-on experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
• Proficient in source code dependency management, artifact packaging, and release automation
• Knowledge of operating systems administration (Linux or Unix), network, and compiler concepts
• Experience with containers, cluster management, and cloud-native deployment patterns
• Experience troubleshooting distributed systems, including debugging Java-based stack traces
• Bachelor's degree in an engineering-related field or equivalent related experience
• Strong familiarity with version control systems, e.g., GitHub or GitLab
• Strong background with infrastructure-as-code tools, e.g., Terraform, Ansible, or Puppet
• Strong fundamentals in CI/CD software, e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Bamboo
• Proficient in build and packaging automation, e.g., Maven, Gradle, Make, and Artifactory
• Experience using AWS, GCP, and cloud native technologies, e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, and gRPC
• Experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration, including operators and Helm charts
• Experience with monitoring and observability tooling, e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, or Datadog

• Build and maintain frameworks, tooling, pipelines, and infrastructure for software delivery.
• Develop automation frameworks and tools to enhance the build and release process.
• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines to ensure efficient software deployment.
• Manage source code dependencies and automate artifact packaging and release processes.
• Troubleshoot distributed systems and debug issues in Java-based stack traces.
• Collaborate with engineers to improve the developer experience in a complex environment.
• Implement infrastructure-as-code practices using tools like Terraform and Ansible.
• Utilize cloud-native technologies for deployment and orchestration of applications.

• 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.