Software Architect

Cupertino, California, United States

• Category: Software Engineering

Description

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Do you love creating elegant solutions to highly complex challenges? Do you intrinsically see the importance in every detail? As part of our Software Life Cycle group, you’ll help lead the design and development of the Source Control and Artifact repository systems used for development within Apple.

Description

We are seeking an experienced Software Architect specialized in source control systems to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in designing, implementing, and managing systems like GitHub, GitLab, Perforce, Bitbucket, and Artifactory. Your role will be pivotal in enhancing our software development lifecycle by optimizing version control, code management, and repository integration.

System Architecture: Design, develop, and maintain the architecture of source control systems ensuring scalability, performance, security, and reliability.

Integration: Lead the integration of various source control tools with CI/CD pipelines, build systems, and other development tools to streamline development processes.

Security: Implement and advocate for best practices in security for source code management, including access controls, encryption, and compliance with industry standards (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001).

Performance Optimization: Analyze and enhance the performance of version control operations, reducing latency and improving throughput for developers.

Migration: Oversee migration projects from legacy systems to modern platforms, ensuring minimal disruption and data integrity.

Team Leadership: Mentor and guide development teams in best practices for source control, contribute to code reviews, and foster a culture of code quality and continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

10+ years of software development experience.

Experience in systems architecture and development with a focus on source control systems.

Familiarity with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) for hosting source control solutions.

Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.

Programming skills in scripting or programming languages like Python, Java, Go.

BS in Computer Science degree

Preferred Qualifications

Fast learner with good problem solving and analytical skills.

Ability to work well in a team and be productive under aggressive schedules.

Excellent communications skills, self-motivated and well organized.

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 $175,800 and $312,200, 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. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

Company

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Apple

Apple revolutionized personal technology with the introduction of the Macintosh in 1984. Today, Apple leads the world in innovation with iPhone, iPad, Mac, AirPods, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro. Apple’s six software platforms — iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS, and tvOS — provide seamless experiences across all Apple devices and empower people with breakthrough services including the App Store, Apple Music, Apple Pay, iCloud, and Apple TV+. Apple’s more than 150,000 employees are dedicated to making the best products on earth and to leaving the world better than we found it.