Apple

DevOps Engineer, Wireless Technologies and Ecosystems

Apple$120K — $145K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and macOS
  • Strong experience with Docker and Kubernetes
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible)
  • Solid understanding of CI/CD fundamentals with Jenkins experience
  • Proficiency in Python and Shell scripting
  • Familiarity with AI/ML tools in development workflows
  • Ability to work in distributed, multinational teams

Responsibilities

  • Setup and maintain development environments for engineering teams
  • Provide expert-level support for the application landscape
  • Automate manual tasks related to deployments and maintenance
  • Investigate and introduce new technologies for improved performance
  • Collaborate with developers to design and deploy new features
  • Ensure smooth rollouts of new tool releases across the stack
  • Support downtime activities and on-call duties as needed

Benefits

  • Work within a global engineering team
  • Opportunities for professional growth and innovation
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies
  • Flexible work hours with a follow-the-sun model
  • Chance to collaborate on a wide array of projects across the stack
Full Job Description
We are looking for a DevOps Specialist to join our global engineering team and help shape the infrastructure that powers our development workflows.

Description

In this role you will setup and maintain development environments that enable engineering teams to build, test, and ship with confidence. You will provide expert-level support across our end-to-end application landscape, conducting deep technical investigations to resolve complex issues and drive root-cause analysis.

You will automate manual tasks related to release deployments and system maintenance - turning repetitive operations into reliable, repeatable processes. You will investigate and introduce new technologies to enhance the performance, scalability, security, and stability of our environments.

Working in close collaboration with developers, you will design and deploy new features, support the configuration and deployment of new tool releases, and ensure smooth rollouts across the stack. You will operate within a follow-the-sun model alongside a distributed global team, with asynchronous handoffs and shared accountability.

Occasional work on weekends to support downtime activities and on-call duties will be required.

Minimum Qualifications

Systems Administration: Expertise with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and macOS

Containers and Orchestration: Strong experience with Docker (image builds, registry management, Compose) and Kubernetes (cluster deployment, Helm charts, scaling strategies)

Cloud and Infrastructure as Code: Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure, or Apple internal cloud services) and IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation)

CI/CD and Build Engineering: Solid understanding of CI/CD fundamentals - build pipelines, automated testing, artifact management, and deployment workflows - with hands-on Jenkins experience (declarative and scripted pipelines, shared libraries, agent management)

Source Control and Code Review: Experience with Gerrit and Git - code review workflows, branching strategies, submodules, LFS, and access control

Scripting and Automation: Proficiency with Python, Shell (Bash/Zsh), and familiarity with additional languages (Go, Ruby, Groovy, or similar)

AI/ML Awareness: Familiarity with AI/ML tools in development and operations workflows - AI-assisted coding, LLM-based automation, or MLOps pipelines

Troubleshooting: Strong root-cause analysis, incident response, and ability to debug complex issues across the full stack

Global Collaboration: Proven ability to work in distributed, multinational teams operating under a follow-the-sun model

Self-Driven: Takes ownership end-to-end, identifies improvements independently, and finds innovative solutions to complex infrastructure challenges

Teamwork: Strong collaborator with a genuine willingness to help teammates and stakeholders succeed

BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field

5+ years of professional experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, or Systems Administration

Preferred Qualifications

Networking - TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing, VPN, and firewall configuration

Web servers - Nginx, Apache, or similar (configuration, reverse proxy, SSL/TLS termination, performance tuning)

Storage expertise - configuration, exports, performance tuning, and troubleshooting (CephFS/NFS/etc)

Database administration - Postgres/MySQL , MongoDB/NoSQL

Monitoring and observability platforms - Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk

About Apple

Apple is a corporation that designs, manufactures, and markets mobile communication and media devices, personal computers, portable digital music players, and sells a variety of related software, services, peripherals, networking solutions, and third-party digital content and applications. Apple provides many products and services, including iPhone; iPad; iPod; Mac; Apple TV; a portfolio of consumer and professional software applications; the iOS and OS X operating systems; iCloud; and accessories, service, and support offerings. It sells its products worldwide through its retail stores, online stores, direct sales force and third-party cellular network carriers, wholesalers, retailers, and value-added resellers to the consumer and also sells third-party iPhone, iPad, Mac and iPod compatible products, including application software and accessories through its online and retail stores. Introduced in 1984, the Macintosh was the first widely sold personal computer with a graphical user interface (GUI). That feature and others such as an improved floppy drive design and a low-cost hard drive that made data retrieval faster helped Apple cultivate a reputation for innovation. Apple was named as the most admired company in the United States in 2008 and in the world from 2008 to 2012 by the Fortune magazine. The company was founded by Steven Paul Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Gerald Wayne on April 1, 1976, and is headquartered in Cupertino, California.

Apple Careers

Join Apple, a place where extraordinary people gather to do their best work. Our ever-expanding global team is at the forefront of innovation and leadership in the tech industry. At Apple, we're not just building products—we're crafting the kind of wonder that revolutionizes entire industries. It's the diversity of our people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Work You’ll Do Embark on a journey with Apple’s market-leading team to help some of the world’s most influential companies navigate their path to digital mastery with cutting-edge technology and services. Transform industries and touch lives with your unique ideas at Apple. Here, you’ll lead through a unique position at the intersection of technology, creativity, and robust industry expertise. Collaborate with a global team of professionals who are at the top of their game in technology and design. Apple isn’t just a company, it’s a community of innovators and passionate thinkers. Introducing the Apple Innovation and Leadership Initiative We are building a market-leading team to drive our efforts in delivering groundbreaking solutions and services. At Apple, job opportunities are abundant, offering you the chance to explore diverse roles from engineering to marketing, all designed to empower your career growth. Do Innovative Work Join the largest group of creative and technical experts in the world—professionals dedicated to redefining what’s possible through technology and innovation. Deliver targeted solutions through a depth and breadth of expertise that’s unmatched, driving forward our commitment to excellence and leadership in every project we undertake. Be Part of a Great Team Engage in a wide range of projects utilizing Apple’s technology and resources. Harness the unparalleled capabilities, global scale, and joint solution development that only Apple can offer. Future-Proof Your Career Advance your career with limitless opportunities at Apple. Go as far as your ambition takes you with unmatched training, development, and certification support. Explore Discover how Apple is leading the way in tech innovation: [With iOS] Businesses can streamline operations and enhance customer interactions... READ MORE Smart home technology integration that sets the standard for convenience and security... READ MORE The Apple Experience Our combined service capabilities, global scale, and joint solution development help clients overcome challenges and lead transformation in their industries. Clients worldwide look to Apple for new strategies and solutions that drive growth and innovation in the digital era. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We look for passionate, curious, creative, and solution-driven team players. Whether you’re seeking a professional role, an internship, or a leadership position, Apple offers a variety of employment opportunities. SEARCH APPLE JOBS Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. READ CAREERS BLOG Job Alert Emails Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. See what exciting and rewarding opportunities await at Apple, a company committed to diversity, innovation, and leadership. Explore job opportunities, employment benefits, and the culture of growth and innovation at Apple. Prepare your resume, hone your interview skills, and ready yourself for a career at one of the most prestigious companies in the world. Join us in pushing the boundaries of what is possible.
Learn more about Apple
Size
154,000 employees
Market Cap
$2,074.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$63.9 billion
Founded
1976
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$294.1 billion
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