Software Engineer - Backup & Migration

Software Engineer - Backup & Migration

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other's ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It's the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you'll do more than join something you'll add something. The CoreOS software team is looking for a talented software engineer to contribute to software development for the backup & migration of Apple products!

Description

The person in this role will work closely with our Backup & Migration QA teams, file system teams, as well as cross-functionally across the larger Apple Software Engineering community. Software produced by this team will be delivered to a wide range of products, ranging from iPhone, iPads, and Macs. As a member of this dynamic group, you will have the opportunity to develop software that enhances the out-of-box experience of almost all of Apple's customers. You will be responsible for planning and leading development of the feature set of this experience as well. We are seeking a skilled software engineer to contribute to our solutions for seamless data migration between macOS devices. In this role, you will also contribute to migrating users and data from Windows to Apple platforms.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include: designing and implementing new features, troubleshooting and resolving issues identified by customers and QA teams, and collaborating closely with cross-functional service groups. You will play a crucial role in shaping software roadmaps and ensuring an iterative, test-driven, and data-focused development processleveraging telemetry and user feedback to enhance performance and reliability. The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on fault tolerance and reliability in their designs, as well as a meticulous approach to software quality. Additionally, you will review and approve test plans in collaboration with QA leads to maintain high standards of testing and validation.

Minimum Qualifications

Proven experience in one/more of the following: C++/ Objective C/ Swift/Object Oriented Software/Cocoa. Experience developing software with larger cross-functional teams. Deep understanding of data structures and algorithms and their applications. Demonstrated creative, critical thinking and troubleshooting/debugging skills. Excellent collaborative skills and written/verbal communication.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with macOS development (strongly preferred). Solid understanding of OS-level fundamentals and services (multi-threading, filesystems, networking, daemon programming, inter-process communication), along with their relevant APIs. Experience with C# and .NET.

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $139,500 and $258,100, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.