Technical Operations Engineer
Apple
IT, Operations, Education
Culver City, CA, USA
USD 112,500-231,700 / year + Equity
Posted on May 8, 2026
Apple News is at the forefront of media and technology, providing millions of users with news and information from leading news organizations around the globe. The Apple News Operations team is looking for a strong engineer to build and maintain the internal tools and automation systems that power our operational workflows. As part of this role, you will also serve as a technical resource for publishers, helping them integrate with and get the most out of the platform.
The Apple News Operations team is seeking a Technical Operations Engineer to build and maintain the full-stack applications and data tools that internal teams depend on. You will also provide technical guidance to publishers, helping them navigate platform capabilities and troubleshoot integration issues. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable moving between technical problem-solving and partner-facing communication.
- Build and maintain full-stack applications that power Apple News operational workflows
- Develop internal data tools that surface insights and enable data-driven decision-making
- Streamline processes and drive automation solutions with cross-functional stakeholders
- Apply AI-assisted tools to accelerate development, debugging, and documentation
- Triage and resolve publisher-reported technical issues
- 2–4 years of experience in a software engineering or technical operations role
- Understanding of core programming principles, with experience in programming languages such as Python, and shell scripting.
- Experience with SQL and NoSQL database design, management, and optimization
- Experience with React and related frontend technologies
- Ability to analyze data and build solutions that drive actionable insights
- Familiarity and deep interest in applying AI to enhance tooling and productivity
- Strong debugging and triage skills, with a security-conscious approach to code and data
- Experience working directly with external partners in a technical capacity
- Comfortable presenting technical work and recommendations to varied audiences
- Familiarity with the media, publishing, or digital content ecosystem