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Software Engineer - Automation

Cupertino, CAOnsiteFull TimePosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Python
  • software frameworks
  • interactive debuggers
  • Xcode
  • IntelliJ
  • client/server applications
  • data structures
  • algorithms
  • concurrency
  • multi-threading

Nice to have

  • web applications
  • databases
  • data visualization
  • REST APIs
  • SQL
  • NoSQL

Role summary

Apple is seeking a motivated and experienced Software Engineer with in-depth knowledge in designing and developing software solutions. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Wireless Firmware and RF HW teams, to solve complex problems across various technologies. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge in designing and developing software frameworks using Python, experience with debugging tools, and a solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, design patterns, concurrency, multi-threading, and scalability. Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Git is also required. Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree and experience with web applications, databases, data visualization, REST APIs, SQL/NoSQL databases, Jenkins, and Docker.

At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Every single day, people do amazing things at Apple. Do you want to impact billions of users by developing extraordinary products with a prime focus on accuracy, understandability and performance of the product? You will become part of a hands-on development team that furthers engineering perfection, creativity and innovation. Dynamic, inspiring people and innovative technologies are the norm here. We want you to join our team if you are a resourceful software engineer with the desire to research and develop solutions that do not yet exist. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish.

Description


We are looking for a motivated and experienced software engineer with in-depth knowledge in designing and developing software solutions. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Wireless Firmware and RF HW teams, and will give you an opportunity to solve complex problems across various technologies and environments.

Minimum Qualifications


Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent with 10+ years of experience. Strong knowledge in designing and developing software frameworks using Python. Experience in debugging software issues using interactive debuggers (Xcode/IntelliJ) for client/server applications. Strong knowledge and understanding of data structures, algorithms, design patterns, concurrency, multi-threading and scalability. Experience with Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. Experience with code versioning tools such as Git. Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications


Master’s degree in computer science or equivalent with 10+ years of experience. Develop and maintain web applications, databases, and data visualization tools. Develop REST APIs to ensure the availability of data and services. Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases, including PostgreSQL and MongoDB. Experience working with Jenkins and Docker for setting up build servers and CI/CD pipelines.

Sample Apple interview questions

  • 1

    Design a typeahead box for a search engine

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  • 2

    Design a rate limiter

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  • 3

    Architect a key-value store for distributed systems.

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  • 4

    Design a system to schedule jobs in a distributed environment

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  • 5

    What is an API and how does it work?

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