March 18, 2025

Distributed Systems Engineer - Developer Productivity

Mid • On-site

$135,400 - $204,000/yr

San Diego, CA

Summary

Posted:
Role Number:200595490
The SWE Developer Productivity organization provides distributed build and test systems that are used by engineers across Apple to create the software that runs on Apple devices. Our mission is to unlock developer creativity and innovation by providing fast and reliable developer infrastructure. Our team works on making these systems reliable and scalable by building libraries and tools used by services across our organization. We provide building blocks like monitoring and tracing, quota enforcement, and safe deployments across multiple infrastructure providers. Our goal is to build a set of deeply deeply integrated products that solve common reliability problems in a way that’s tailored to the goals and needs of our organization.

Description

We are looking for technically hands-on engineers who want to ship reliable software and services that solve real-world problems and ultimately enable others to develop amazing applications. You would join a small, tight-knit group of engineers who build exciting new technology and have fun while doing so. We spend most of their time building software, but equally important is the work we do talking to our customers, figuring out the reliability and production challenges they face, and iterating with them on the solutions we’ve provided.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 3 years of professional software engineering experience
  • Experience in services or systems software development (e.g. in Golang, Rust, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Positive and respectful attitude in a diverse environment.
  • Exposure to distributed systems design and desire to grow in the space.
  • Ability to shift between engineering disciplines such as distributed systems, UIs, data pipelines, etc.
  • Interest in tools and systems that support developing, building, testing, and releasing software.
  • Interest in solving developer productivity needs using new programming languages, software stacks, and hardware architectures.
  • Experience working closely with other developers to fit projects to their needs.
  • Launch fast and iterate approach to building software.

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.