Lab Engineer, Device Services Infrastructure

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $144,600–$263,800 / yr
Posted: 98 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · Lab Engineer, Device Services Infrastructure

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The Lab Engineer, Device Services Infrastructure joins the Software and Services team to support large-scale device lab environments for hardware and software development. This role involves maintaining a fleet of thousands of iOS and macOS devices and peripherals, ensuring they remain healthy and available for testing. Key responsibilities include provisioning hardware, debugging software failures, and developing scripts for machine configuration and software deployment. The engineer will drive operational excellence by implementing automation, telemetry, and data-driven workflows to improve device readiness and lab efficiency. Required skills include experience in Unix-based environments, Shell or Python scripting, and configuration management tools like Puppet or Ansible. Candidates must also utilize Git for collaborative development and apply AI-assisted tools to accelerate engineering workflows, debugging, and technical problem-solving within high-density hardware deployments.

Skills

Python Shell Ansible Puppet Git Unix RESTful services DNS DHCP Routing Automation Telemetry Infrastructure Management Device Provisioning macOS iOS

What you'll do

Maintain a fleet of thousands of iOS/macOS devices and peripherals across multiple labs.
Ensure all devices and systems remain up and available for engineering testing.
Provision and deploy released and unreleased hardware to the lab environment.
Debug and troubleshoot complex device hardware and software failures.
Develop scripts and automation for machine configuration and software deployment.
Support AI-assisted workflows to improve device health, recovery, and deployment verification.
Analyze operational metrics and telemetry to identify bottlenecks and drive scalable improvements.

What we're looking for

2–3+ years of experience supporting software services in a Unix-based environment.
Experience with automated provisioning processes.
Basic scripting experience in Shell or Python.
Familiarity with configuration management tools such as Puppet, Ansible, or similar.
Working knowledge of Git or other source control systems.
Experience using AI-assisted development tools to accelerate engineering workflows.
Ability to evaluate and validate AI-generated solutions for technical accuracy and reliability.
Experience supporting macOS and/or iOS devices in a lab environment (preferred).

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