The Device Services (DS) Infrastructure team is seeking a technical leader and senior-level software engineer to build the software systems that power how we test and validate Apple's products at scale. We manage a fleet of thousands of Apple devices used in a centralized, automated test system which is a critical tool used by engineers developing for iOS, watchOS, tvOS, and macOS.
In this role, you will lead the architecture and development of automation platforms, infrastructure services, and tools that enable efficient operation of device labs across Apple. You will partner closely with lab operations teams to ensure that the right tools and processes are established to support systematic operations at scale.
We are looking for a highly motivated technical leader who thrives on building infrastructure that solves real operational challenges. You must enjoy working on multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment that fosters growth, teamwork and innovation. Some of your day-to-day activities will include:
Leading the architecture and development of automation systems for device provisioning, testing, and orchestration across large-scale lab environments
Designing and building backend services, APIs, and distributed systems for device management and lab operations
Partnering with lab operations teams to understand workflows and opportunities for automation
Building data systems and analytics platforms that provide visibility into lab utilization, device health, and operational metrics
Driving infrastructure improvements including deployment pipelines, monitoring, alerting, and reliability practices
Driving continual improvement of technical standards and processes across the organization
Mentoring engineers, conducting design reviews, and providing technical direction
Collaborating with teams building testing frameworks, remote access systems, and continuous integration software
Partnering with metrics teams to surface operational data and insights
Providing technical leadership in debugging complex system issues
8+ years of software engineering experience building large-scale distributed systems, automation platforms, or infrastructure services
Proven track record of technical leadership including architecture design, cross-team collaboration, and mentoring
Strong experience with backend services development including APIs, databases, and microservices architectures
Experience with device automation, orchestration systems, or infrastructure management platforms
Experience with Python, Go, or similar languages commonly used for infrastructure and automationExperience building software for physical lab environments, test automation systems, or hardware validation platforms
Experience collaborating with testing infrastructure, CI/CD, or remote access platform teams
Understanding of metrics collection, observability systems, and data-driven operational decision making
Knowledge of hardware lifecycle management, device flashing/imaging, or mobile/embedded systems
Background in SRE practices including incident response, capacity planning, and service level objectives
Experience developing software using Swift
Experience working with macOS, iOS, and other Apple platforms
Creative thinker and strong problem solver with meticulous attention to detail
We’re a diverse collection of thinkers and doers, continually reimagining what’s possible to help us all do what we love in new ways. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with the Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, as well as with services, including iTunes, the App Store, Apple Music, and Apple Pay. And the same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices — strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it.
There’s a place here for every kind of brilliant. Everyone here is an innovator, or an innovator-to-be, no matter what your team or your role. So bring your passion, courage, and original thinking and get ready to share it, because every new product, service, or feature we invent is the result of people working together to make each others’ ideas stronger. Innovation at this level depends on people who represent the variety of the human experience and inspire us with their own fresh perspectives. Together, we’ll do amazing work that can make a difference in people’s lives. Including your own. Learn more about working at Apple.