What are the responsibilities and job description for the Build/Release Engineer position at Apple?
Summary
Posted:
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number:200586529
The Platform Enablement team is looking for an experienced Build and Release engineer with experience using Continuous Integration systems, Software automation and a passion for testing. You will develop and maintain tools and processes to improve the productivity of the development and QA teams, develop our CI build pipeline and collaborate with multi-functional teams to improve the integration/release process and coordinating/ pushing new releases. You should have a desire to write tools and applications to automate work rather than do everything by hand. You must be comfortable working and thriving in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
Description
Manage the build & release process for various iOS/MacOS projects
Configure, manage and scale software systems and tools for CI and deployment
Make daily and patch releases: triage and debug build issues and work with developers and QA to ensure timely resolution
Implement standard methodologies for building, testing, and releasing software
Identifying useful new technologies that can improve efficiency and reliability and incorporating them into the CI & build release workflows.
Minimum Qualifications
- 3 years of experience in a release engineering and/or configuration management
- Expertise with source code management systems (Git is preferred) - branching strategies, merging, Pull Requests etc...
- Proficient with scripting; particularly Shell and Python
- Experience with continuous integration systems such as Jenkins
Key Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Django, Dagster, Kubernetes, Postgres experience
- Experience in configuration management for deploying, configuring, and managing servers and systems
- Excellent problem solving and debugging skills, clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
- Prior knowledge of embedded device software development process and lifecycle and experience managing devices in CI
- Familiarity with MacOS and iOS and Xcode is a plus
Education & Experience
Additional Requirements
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 $135,400 and $204,000, 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.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
Salary : $135,400 - $204,000
