JobsConfiguration/Release Engineer
Job description
This role at Apple involves performing software builds for Apple Operating Systems and applications in San Diego, California. The position requires a strong coding ability and a testing mindset, focusing on continuous integration and high code coverage. The team is dedicated to troubleshooting complex software integration issues and improving workflow automation. Collaboration with various teams across Apple is essential to ensure successful product shipping globally.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 1 year of experience in the job offered or a related occupation.
- 1 year of experience troubleshooting pipelines with continuous integration.
- 1 year of experience utilizing control proficiency using branch and tagging strategies.
- 1 year of experience developing configuration as code for multiple OS or application environments.
- 1 year of experience developing software focused on the software life cycle and release management.
- 1 year of experience utilizing OS, Linker, and Compiler to compile binaries.
- 1 year of experience utilizing debugging and data tools to regress performance issues.
- 1 year of experience documenting to prevent regressions in pipelines and code.
- 1 year of experience authoring regular expressions for log searching.
Responsibilities
- Perform software builds of Apple Operating Systems, applications, and firmware.
- Build, integrate, package, and release Apple software deliverables for multiple platforms.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex software integration issues using UNIX debugging skills.
- Maintain and integrate tools and processes to improve and automate workflow.
- Investigate and resolve build-related runtime issues while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Document new processes and update existing wiki pages while communicating status to product teams.
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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