Apple · 2 months ago
Linux Platform Software Engineer
Sunnyvale, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$181K/yr - $318K/yrApple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of our infrastructure by leveraging cutting-edge automation technologies, collaborating closely with a talented team to design, develop, and deploy innovative solutions that streamline processes and drive efficiency.
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Responsibilities
You’ll design and implement robust release pipelines using GitFlow branching strategies and create and maintain build jobs within our build system, either Jenkins or Rio
Additionally, you’ll troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure and release-related issues, contribute to the design and architecture of our infrastructure automation solutions, and actively explore and integrate AI tools and techniques to enhance automation workflows, improve system performance, and optimize Puppet code
Collaboration with other engineers to share knowledge and best practices will be essential, as will stay current with the latest trends and technologies in infrastructure automation, release engineering, Linux system administration, AI-powered automation, and the evolving Puppet ecosystem
You’ll contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by bringing new perspectives and innovative solutions to existing challenges
Depending on the role, you may lead project teams, design projects, and take ownership for complete projects or major components
Demonstrating leadership, innovation, responsibility, and creative thinking, you’ll influence others and achieve organizational impact
Qualification
Required
Experience in infrastructure automation, with a focus on configuration management tools
Understanding of software development principles and the software development lifecycle
Familiarity with release engineering principles and practices, including GitFlow branching
Proficiency in at least one object oriented scripting language, such as Python or Go
Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Puppet, Ansible, Chef)
Understanding of Linux system administration and networking concepts
Experience with build systems such as Jenkins or Rio
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
Expertise with network engineering principles and troubleshooting
Experience with IPv6 deployment in a dual-stack environment
Familiarity with Puppet and a strong desire to learn Puppet 7 and 8
Strong desire to learn and embrace new technologies, including AI-powered automation tools
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
Founded in 1976
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.67BKey Investors
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2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $0.31M
2021-04-30Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Tim Cook
CEO
Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering
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