Software Engineer - AirPods Tools

Apple Inc

Actively hiring Verified listing
San Diego, CA Posted 9 days ago $171,600$258,100 / year

At a glance

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TL;DR

Join the Audio Products Firmware team as a Software Engineer to develop CI testing pipelines and tooling for Apple's consumer audio products. This individual contributor role involves owning the stability and reliability of our CI pipeline, architecting scalable automation frameworks, and partnering with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and quality. You will lead proof-of-concept designs, implement automated tests, and leverage AI and automation at scale. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, 5+ years of Python development experience, and expertise in CI/CD technologies like Jenkins and GitLab. Strong skills in object-oriented programming, testing principles, and collaborative practices are essential, as is proficiency with tools for embedded systems and Kubernetes deployment. This high-visibility role demands exceptional communication and problem-solving abilities to drive impactful solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Python CI/CD Jenkins GitLab Kubernetes PostgreSQL Make gcc clang Google Test gcov pytest Splunk Tableau Docker AWS GitHub Git Object-Oriented-Programming

What you'll do

  • Own the stability and reliability of CI pipeline, resolving complex failures.
  • Architect and advance CI automation framework for long-term scalability.
  • Develop high-value automated tests to expand coverage and strengthen validation.
  • Lead POC design and execution for new tools and technologies.
  • Serve as a go-to expert for CI-related issues, providing rapid support.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering or related field
  • Minimum 5 years of Python development for large-scale software applications
  • Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming and software fundamentals
  • Proven ability to solve complex problems independently and collaboratively
  • Solid experience with testing principles, unit tests, and integration tests
  • Familiarity with Git for version control and basic operations

Market check

Salary context

This $171,600–$258,100 range sits above 88% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$134,800$220,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$142,400$214,500

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Apple Inc

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

Apple Inc currently has 43 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $147,400–$272,100 across 35 roles with salary data.

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