Apple's Software Developer Workflows team delivers fast, reliable CI systems
that make Apple's software easier to develop and ship. We believe that
streamlined development unlocks creativity, innovation, and potential for
developers. We're looking for an engineer to join our APIs and UI Services team,
where you'll build and maintain the foundational services and interfaces that
enable Apple’s software engineers to build, test, and validate code changes. We
value diverse perspectives and unique skills. More than specific experience, we
seek an engineer passionate about building great software, continuous learning,
and solving complex technical problems.
DESCRIPTION
In this role, you'll work on both backend APIs and frontend services that form
the backbone of Apple's CI infrastructure. You'll design systems that scale
reliably, maintain services that integrate with diverse workflows, and improve
the developer experience for teams across the company. Your contributions will
directly impact how efficiently Apple's engineers can validate and ship code.
Success requires flexibility, proactivity, and thriving in a supportive
environment with challenging problems. You'll need excellent judgment for timely
technical decisions, ability to collaborate effectively on design discussions,
and strong technical depth to make informed tradeoffs. In your role as an APIs
and UI Services Engineer, you will:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
BS in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience 5+ years of
software engineering experience, preferably focused on API development, backend
services, or platform infrastructure Proficiency in languages suited to backend
systems work (Go, Python, Java, Scala, C/C++, etc.) Proven ability to work
independently on complex problems and collaborate effectively on team
initiatives Strong communication skills to collaborate with diverse teams and
explain technical decisions clearly Demonstrated experience in designing or
contributing to systems that handle scale, reliability, and integration across
multiple services
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Deep expertise in API design, RESTful services, or microservices architecture
Experience building or maintaining API gateways, authentication systems, or
authorization frameworks Proficiency with frontend frameworks and technologies
for building developer-facing UIs (React, TypeScript, etc.) Experience with
event-driven architectures, message queues, or asynchronous processing systems
Problem-solving approach to integrating disparate systems and building reliable
service-to-service communication Attention to detail and quality mindset
regarding API contracts, error handling, and reliability Experience with CI/CD
systems, build pipelines, or developer platform infrastructure Familiarity with
observability tools, logging systems, or distributed tracing for debugging
production issues Background with version control systems integration and
SCM-related workflows Knowledge of macOS or iOS development environments and
build processes Familiarity with on-call rotations, incident response, or
production support
