The Software Engineer role on the Build Support Engineering team at Apple focuses on modernizing large-scale build and deployment systems. This position involves untangling legacy tooling and standardizing containerized build-and-deploy paths. Engineers will work on developing AI systems that enhance incident triaging and debugging processes. The role emphasizes collaboration with various teams to create efficient and resilient production systems.

• 2+ years of industry experience building backend systems.
• Strong programming skills in Java and Python.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration and deployment.
• Familiarity with utilizing and developing AI-driven and agentic tools to improve workflows and productivity.
• Knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and distributed systems principles.
• Experience with databases (relational and/or NoSQL) and scalable service architectures.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• BS, MS or PhD in Computer Science/Engineering.

• Migrate a large legacy codebase into modern, multi-repo workflows.
• Standardize containerized build artifacts and scale the tooling for service delivery.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, partner platform teams, and SREs.
• Translate clear requirements into production systems that are performant and resilient.
• Enhance systems using AI-driven tools and practices.

• 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.