The Software Build & Integration team at Apple plays a crucial role in the software development process by delivering advanced operating systems and applications. This position allows build engineers to influence feature integration through collaboration with various teams, including Software, Hardware, and QA. Engineers will utilize distributed computing, cloud services, and virtualization technologies to enhance Apple's production build system. The role requires strong coding skills and a testing mindset, focusing on macOS, iOS, watchOS, and more.

• Experience in macOS, iOS, or UNIX development.
• Strong UNIX administration and software debugging skills.
• Knowledge of operating system, network, and compiler concepts.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, Objective-C, or Swift.
• Familiarity with version control systems like git or subversion.
• Proficiency with advanced text editors such as Sublime, vim, or emacs.
• Experience in authoring complex regular expressions.
• Experience with Xcode and/or Makefiles.
• Experience in web systems or web application development.
• Ability to read backtraces and stack traces.

• Collaborate with engineers from various teams to integrate new features.
• Utilize and implement solutions using distributed computing and cloud services.
• Engineer innovative solutions for Apple's production build system.
• Communicate status updates frequently to product teams and engineering program managers.
• Document new processes or update existing wiki pages.
• Work a Tuesday through Saturday schedule after an initial training period.

• 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.