Apple

Software Engineer - Hardware Engineering Operations

Apple$120K — $150K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
  • 4 years of experience in software application development, especially with JVM languages
  • Experience in gathering and defining software requirements; successful individual contributor in cross-functional teams
  • Proficient in developing multi-tier web applications using modern frameworks like Spring or Java EE
  • Familiar with hardware engineering concepts and API/microservices architecture
  • Comfortable leading technical initiatives; strong skills in Linux, JVM containers, and nginx
  • Strong background in system design, integration, and deployment within large environments.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and support internal applications for hardware engineers
  • Create scalable software solutions and workflow automation tools
  • Build robust web applications and data pipelines
  • Design and maintain APIs to enhance engineering capabilities
  • Lead technical efforts while collaborating with cross-functional teams

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Exposure to hardware engineering concepts
  • Professional development opportunities in full-stack development
  • Flexible work arrangements that promote work-life balance
Full Job Description
In this role, you will be responsible for developing and supporting internal applications that help Apple Hardware Engineers design the best products in the world. You will focus on creating scalable software solutions, workflow automation, and web-based tools that empower Apple's engineering teams. This is a full-stack development opportunity with an emphasis on building robust web applications, data pipelines, and APIs.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent. 4 years of experience developing software applications, particularly in JVM languages. 4 years of experience gathering and defining software requirements and have consistently demonstrated success delivering complex software as an individual contributor within cross-functional teams. Developed multi-tier web applications using modern frameworks, Spring or Java EE technologies, and RESTful services. You thrive in hands-on development and are adept at tackling complex engineering problems.

Familiarity with hardware engineering concepts as well as experience building and maintaining APIs and micro-services at scale. Experience with MCP (Model Context Protocol) architectures, or similar AI tool integration patterns, will be highly valuable. You are comfortable leading technical efforts with strong proficiency in Linux environments, JVM containers, and nginx. Familiarity with Grails, Spring, or other related frameworks-as well as client-facing web applications and UX frameworks such as React or Angular-is beneficial. Strong system design, integration, and deployment experience in large, coordinated environments, proficiency with both relational and NoSQL databases, and a proven ability to provide technical leadership across multiple projects or domains. Your interpersonal and communication skills enable you to collaborate effectively across both technical and business audiences.

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

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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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