Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. The people here at Apple don’t just build products — they craft the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that encourages the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple and help us leave the world better than we found it. The Operations SWE team is a part of Manufacturing Systems & Infrastructure team and is responsible for developing infrastructure and manufacturing solutions used to create and service future Apple products. The Operations SWE Team is seeking a highly motivated individual with a background in software development. In this position, the candidate’s primary responsibility will be designing and developing solutions on both our production lines and within our testing equipment, while collaborating closely with other Apple development software, hardware and testing teams. The Ops Software Engineer will also be responsible for maintaining and improving existing software solutions.
Minimum 7 years of experience in programing in C, C++, or Objective C
Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, Ruby, shell scripts, etc.
In depth knowledge of RTOS, Unix and/or Linux
Excellent knowledge of TCP/IP, MQTT, CoAP (?) and HTTP
IoT Platforms experience such as NFC, Bluetooth for connectivity and communication
Skills in developing and debugging firmware for embedded devices, including knowledge of cross-compilation, flash programming, and peripheral interfaces
Knowledge of security principles and practices
Proficiency in data handling techniques, data analysis, and visualization tools for databases and big data platforms
Excellent debugging skills: ability to quickly recognize patterns in failures
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Prior experience in manufacturing software and robotic solutions is a plus.
Self-motivated with excellent time management skills and entrepreneurial spirit.
Proficient in using a variety of productivity tools and programming languages
Up to 10% domestic and international travel required
Work cross functionally to define requirements. Work alongside developers to define architecture & design. Develop scalable software and be comfortable in Design reviews. Develop Unit test plan and work closely with QA team to help develop integration plan. Work with QA team to help debug production issues. Should be well versed with Git and bug tracking systems - can comfortably use them in day to day development processes. Provide constructive feedback for testability and suitable solutions relying on data to explain technical decisions