Engineering Program Specialist, OS Build

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other's ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It's the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you'll do more than join something - you'll add something.

Are you passionate about software automation and release engineering? Does shipping an OS to hundreds of millions of users appeal to you?

Be part of the team that ships macOS, iOS, tvOS, watchOS and visionOS to the world! The SWE team is looking for an individual with strong OS fundamentals, excellent communication skills, and a desire to join an amazing team who ships OS' that drive Apple's products. We're looking for people who enjoy designing solutions to solve problems and an appetite for continuous improvement.

Description

Work cross-functionally with multiple teams to understand the requirements for shipping OS software. Provide daily prioritized information to the build and integration team on upcoming releases. Own the responsibility for delivering beta software for Mac, iPhone, iPad, HomePod, Apple TV, Apple Watch to customers and developers. Support engineering teams to execute secrecy initiatives for OS releases to safeguard Apple's most innovative and disruptive Technologies.

Responsibilities:

Converge on developer seeds and customer shipping software by managing source changes for nightly builds

Identifying, escalating, and communicating key issues

Preparing operating systems for testing prior to deployment

Driving for resolutions on build issues with engineering teams

Performing secrecy leak-prevention QA for operating systems prior to release

Releasing software to seed users and customers

Preferred Qualifications

Build and Release Engineering/Release Management experience highly desirable

Project management experience in software development life cycle highly desirable

Unix programming/scripting experience highly desirable

Minimum Qualifications

BS/MS EE/CS/CE or equivalent

Exceptional verbal and written communication

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $112,500 and $187,500, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.