Sr DevOps Engineer , Employee Experience & Productivity
Apple
Software Engineering
Austin, TX, USA
Posted on Feb 17, 2026
Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’sideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives forthe better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Apple's Events, Streaming and Broadcast Servives (ESB) team is looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to join our team. Our team manages and maintains the software development for Events and streaming applications - both frontend and backend, the infrastructure automation, CI/CD pipelines and other related tooling. We are passionate about continuously improving the way we enable the software development lifecycle and we're looking for a like-minded individuals like you who wants to continuously automate and improve their environment. In your role you will support engineering teams and provide operational support for large-scale backend systems deployed across hybrid cloud environments like Kubernetes on AWS and on-premise infrastructure. If you're passionate about automation, cloud-native technologies, operational excellence, and leveraging cutting-edge AI to transform software delivery, we encourage you to apply.
The Events, Streaming and Broadcast (ESB) team provides the cloud-based infrastructure for multiple backend production systems that enable applications and/or services that touch several thousands of people internal and external. Our team paves the way for engineering teams to develop and roll out new features. As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and maintaining this critical infrastructure and automation. You will enhance our CI/CD capabilities, manage Kubernetes deployments across multi-cloud and on-prem environments, and develop custom tools to boost developer efficiency. You'll also explore and integrate Generative AI to optimize our processes.
- Design, implement, and maintain critical infrastructure and automation for large-scale backend systems.
- Provide expert operational support for systems deployed across hybrid cloud environments, including Kubernetes on AWS and on-premise infrastructure.
- Configure, maintain, and monitor CI/CD infrastructure, including physical and virtual machines.
- Continuously develop, enhance, and optimize CI/CD pipelines to improve software delivery.
- Manage and scale Kubernetes deployments across multi-cloud and on-prem environments.
- Develop custom tooling and scripts to boost developer efficiency and streamline workflows.
- Collaborate closely with engineering teams to improve integration, release, and deployment processes.
- Research, evaluate, and integrate innovative technologies, including Generative AI, to optimize DevOps processes and drive efficiency.
- BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
- 7+ years of experience in Software Development.
- 5+ years of experience as a DevOps engineer.
- 5+ years in Python, or other languages.
- Experience in Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code, and Configuration as Code.
- Working experience with the SDLC, including Continuous Integration and Agile development practices.
- Working experience with Infrastructure as Code systems like Pulumi, and Terraform.
- Working experience with DevOps tools like Jenkins, Ansible, Docker, Grafana, and GitOps.
- Experience developing Microservices and REST APIs.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and/or GCE.
- Strong debugging and problem solving skills.
- Experience with development environments such as Xcode, Swift.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate.
- Comfortable and adaptable in a high-paced environment.
- Detail-oriented, analytical, methodical AND creative thinker committed to driving quality forward.
- Self-motived, passionate about DevOps, enjoys a steep learning curve.
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