Senior Software Engineer, Device Services Infrastructure

Apple Inc

San Diego, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Apple, Application Programming Interface (API), Architectural Design, Automation, Automation System Development, Automation Systems, Capacity Management, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Improvement, Continuous Integration, Data Analysis, Database Architecture, Debugging Skills, Detail Oriented, Distributed Computing, Embedded Systems, Engineering, Fleet Management, Go Programming Language (Golang), Incident Response, Laboratory Management, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Testing, Large-Scale Systems, Mac Operating System, Mentoring, Metrics, Microservices, Multitasking, Operational Support, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Remote Access, Software Development, Software Engineering, Swift, System Integration (SI), Systems Analysis, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Test Automation, Testing, iOS
LOCATION
San Diego, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

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:

  • Leading the architecture and development of automation systems for device provisioning, testing, and orchestration across large-scale lab environments
  • Designing and building backend services, APIs, and distributed systems for device management and lab operations
  • Partnering with lab operations teams to understand workflows and opportunities for automation
  • Building data systems and analytics platforms that provide visibility into lab utilization, device health, and operational metrics
  • Driving infrastructure improvements including deployment pipelines, monitoring, alerting, and reliability practices
  • Driving continual improvement of technical standards and processes across the organization
  • Mentoring engineers, conducting design reviews, and providing technical direction
  • Collaborating with teams building testing frameworks, remote access systems, and continuous integration software
  • Partnering with metrics teams to surface operational data and insights
  • Providing technical leadership in debugging complex system issues

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

About the Company

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Apple Inc

We bring amazing people together to make amazing things happen.

We’re a diverse collection of thinkers and doers, continually reimagining what’s possible to help us all do what we love in new ways. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with the Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, as well as with services, including iTunes, the App Store, Apple Music, and Apple Pay. And the same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices — strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it.

About Apple

There’s a place here for every kind of brilliant. Everyone here is an innovator, or an innovator-to-be, no matter what your team or your role. So bring your passion, courage, and original thinking and get ready to share it, because every new product, service, or feature we invent is the result of people working together to make each others’ ideas stronger. Innovation at this level depends on people who represent the variety of the human experience and inspire us with their own fresh perspectives. Together, we’ll do amazing work that can make a difference in people’s lives. Including your own. Learn more about working at Apple.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
1976
WEBSITE
https://www.apple.com/jobs