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Apple · 5 hours ago

Configuration and Automation Engineer

positionSunnyvale, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$118K/yr - $244K/yr
date6+ years exp

Apple’s Worldwide Developer Relations team is seeking a Configuration and Automation Engineer to enhance internal tooling for app review processes. The role involves building automation and tools to improve efficiency in reviewing millions of app submissions annually.

AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
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Responsibilities

You'll build automation and internal tools that enable our app review specialists to work more efficiently
This includes configuring review workflows, developing automation for decision systems, and rapidly prototyping new tools using modern AI-assisted development approaches

Qualification

Backend automationJavaScript proficiencyAI-assisted development toolsClient-server architecturesEvent-driven computePython proficiencyApple's SDKQuerying large datasets

Required

6+ years building backend automation, data systems, or internal tooling
JavaScript proficiency for scripting, data processing, and event-driven logic (not front-end development)
Experience with client-server architectures and dynamic UI configuration
Experience supporting high-volume operational workflows where users process large volumes of items
Proficiency with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code) for rapid prototyping

Preferred

Familiarity with Apple's SDK and app internals (binary analysis, control flow, network traffic)
Experience with event-driven compute or FaaS platforms
Experience querying large datasets with Trino, HDFS, or similar technologies
Python proficiency for data analysis and internal tooling
Proficiency in Python, particularly for data analysis

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

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Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
dateFounded in 1976
location
Cupertino, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.apple.com

H1B Sponsorship

Apple has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2023 (3939)
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$5.67B
Key Investors
Berkshire HathawayMicrosoftSequoia Capital
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $0.31M
2021-04-30Post Ipo Equity

Leadership Team

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Tim Cook
CEO
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Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering

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