The Device Services (DS) Infrastructure team is seeking a technical leader and senior-level software engineer to build the software systems that power how we test and validate Apples products at scale. We manage a fleet of thousands of Apple devices used in a centralized, automated test system which is a critical tool used by engineers developing for iOS, watchOS, tvOS, and macOS.
In this role, you will lead the architecture and development of automation platforms, infrastructure services, and tools that enable efficient operation of device labs across Apple. You will partner closely with lab operations teams to ensure that the right tools and processes are established to support systematic operations at scale.
We are looking for a highly motivated technical leader who thrives on building infrastructure that solves real operational challenges. You must enjoy working on multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment that fosters growth, teamwork and innovation. Some of your day-to-day activities will include:
8+ years of software engineering experience building large-scale distributed systems, automation platforms, or infrastructure services Proven track record of technical leadership including architecture design, cross-team collaboration, and mentoring Strong experience with backend services development including APIs, databases, and microservices architectures Experience with device automation, orchestration systems, or infrastructure management platforms Experience with Python, Go, or similar languages commonly used for infrastructure and automationExperience building software for physical lab environments, test automation systems, or hardware validation platforms Experience collaborating with testing infrastructure, CI/CD, or remote access platform teams Understanding of metrics collection, observability systems, and data-driven operational decision making Knowledge of hardware lifecycle management, device flashing/imaging, or mobile/embedded systems Background in SRE practices including incident response, capacity planning, and service level objectives Experience developing software using Swift Experience working with macOS, iOS, and other Apple platforms Creative thinker and strong problem solver with meticulous attention to detail
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