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Engineering Program Specialist, OS Build

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Apple

Engineering Program Specialist, OS Build

San Diego, CA

Summary

Posted: Sep 25, 2024

Role Number:200569567

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 improve

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Description

Work cross functionally and gather 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 and 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. This role includes responsibility for: • Converge on developer seeds and customer shipping software by managing source changes for nightly builds • Identifying, escalating, and communicating key issues • Developing strategies for improving build release and software deployment processes • Driving for resolutions on build issues with engineering teams • Helping to manage risk in the release endgame leading up to customer launch • Releasing software to seed users and customers
  • BS/MS EE/CS/CE or equivalent
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication
  • Detail oriented with project management skills

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
  • Self-motivated and proactive with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities
  • Excellent time management skills; you love to prioritize duties and responsibilities in
  • order to be more effective

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 $107,100 and $178,600, 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.

More

  • 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.

Client-provided location(s): San Diego, CA, USA
Job ID: apple-200569567
Employment Type: Other

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