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# DevOps Build and Tools Engineer - Special Projects

- **Company:** Apple Inc.
- **Location:** Cupertino, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $150,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Apple IOS, Apple Mac Systems, Apple Xcode, Bash Shell, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, DevOps, Programming Tools, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, Software Engineering, Generative AI, Backend, Git, Fastapi, Containerization, Information Technology, Build Process, Docker, Jenkins, Golang
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.themuse.com/jobs/apple/devops-build-and-tools-engineer-special-projects

## About the Role

Minimum of 3 years of experience in DevOps or Build Engineering

Familiar with the software development lifecycle and the software release process

Experience with a continuous integration platform such as Jenkins

Experience with SCM tools, such as Git

Familiar with container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes

Proficient in one modern web backend stack (e.g., FastAPI, NodeJS, Go)

Experience with Xcode and creating applications for iOS, macOS and other Apple platforms a plus

Minimum Qualifications

Strong debugging and problem solving skills

Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills

Proficient in scripting languages such as Python and Bash

Passionate about Build Engineering, DevOps principles, and software automation

Experience with developing/deploying AI agents and creating/leveraging Generative AI developer tooling

B.S./M.S. in Computer Science, or equivalent degree

## Description

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, great ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Apple's Special Projects team is looking for a DevOps Build and Tools Engineer. We are passionate about continuously improving the way we enable the software development lifecycle. The successful candidate will enjoy using technology to automate and improve in a meaningful and dynamic environment., Develop and maintain tools to help the engineering teams improve productivity.

Develop and improve on our CI build pipeline.

 * Collaborate with cross functional teams to improve the development and release process.


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