Software Engineer (Release & Automation), GPU, Graphics and Displays **Cupertino, California, United States** **Software and Services** **Summary** Posted: **Aug 18, 2025** Weekly Hours: **40** Role Number: **200616632-0836** Apple engineers have always focused on one person when they build software — the person who will use it. Working in our Software Group (SWE) you’ll see why every Apple product and service feels intuitive and simple, and why every aspect of this group’s work is built around a respect for the customer’s needs. Apple’s Graphics, Games, and Machine Learning group, (GGML) provides the media, graphics, and on-device machine learning foundation across all of Apple's innovative products, from iPhone, iPad, MacBook, Apple TV, to VisionPro, and macOS, as well as Apple’s professional and consumer applications. GGML drives Apple’s graphics experiences with core technologies such as Metal, OpenGL, OpenCL, Core Animation, Pro Display pipelines, drivers, GPU compilers, and more. Join our release and automation team and help design and deliver Fullstack solutions used by the entire org for tracking and releasing this groundbreaking technology at scale into every operating system. **Description** The GGML Release Engineering team partners on all GPU related technology and anything with a display - including HomePod! We cover everything from boot layer, frameworks, OS, compilers and AR. This presents a fascinating range of opportunities to work on while supporting the org. As a Release Engineer you'll collaborate closely with technical and non-technical colleagues, working cross-functionally across SWE, to develop, maintain, and migrate our internal tools and websites into the cloud. If this is you we'd love to hear from you! **Responsibilities** + In the role you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills in cloud based applications, web development, and database administration, in migration of our projects to Apple's internal Cloud Infrastructure. + Work will also include authoring automation tools, a variety of technical build and integration problems, compiling graphics projects from source, as well as triaging and + resolving of build issues. **Minimum Qualifications** + Minimum 3 years experience in a software development role + Programming knowledge of at least 1 major language: Python, Java, C, C++, Objective-C, Swift, C# + Development experience in front-end/full-stack, and/or cloud-based technologies + OS X, iOS, or UNIX development experience + Coding proficiency in at least 2 of the following: Python, Perl, Javascript, shell scripting + Knowledge of automated build systems, source control, and compiler concepts + UNIX administration and software debugging skills **Preferred Qualifications** + Experience developing cloud based applications in AWS, Google Cloud or Azure + Familiarity with at least 1 version control systems such as subversion, git, or perforce + Skills in Front-end or Full-stack Web development: REACT, Node JS, Angular, Django, Flask + Familiar with unit test framework/test driven development(TDD) + Familiarity with Xcode, or make configuration + Database administration - mySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite **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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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. 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