Apple

DevOps Engineer for Embedded Systems - Q

Apple Herzliya, Tel-Aviv District, Israel

Computers and Electronics Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees

4 d ago
devops Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time Israel
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About the role

Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automated build systems, and test automation for embedded software and firmware, including cross-compilation and hardware-in-the-loop testing. Partner with embedded engineers and the team leader to reduce workflow friction and shape the team's automation strategy, tooling, and processes.

What they look for

CI/CD Pipelines Embedded Systems Firmware Builds Build Systems Test Automation Python Bash Git Cross-Compilation Hardware-in-the-Loop Testing Embedded Communication Protocols Hardware Debugging Docker Infrastructure as Code C/C++ Static Analysis Agile Development

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant engineering or computer science field and at least seven years of experience in DevOps, build/release engineering, or software automation. Candidates should have embedded development experience, CI/CD and build-system expertise, scripting and Git skills, familiarity with embedded interfaces and hardware debugging, and strong collaboration and problem-solving abilities.

Full description

Our team is new, growing, and evolving quickly, and we are hiring across multiple disciplines. We work at the intersection of machine learning, hardware, and software, creating technologies that reshape how people communicate and experience the world around them in everyday life.

Description

We're looking for a DevOps Engineer to establish and grow the automation backbone of our embedded engineering team. In this role you'll build the CI/CD pipelines, build systems, and test automation that let our firmware, DSP & ML engineers ship faster and with higher confidence. This is a foundational, high-impact position: you'll shape how the team develops, tests, and releases embedded software from the ground up. Our team develops embedded software and firmware for edge devices. As the team scales, we need dedicated DevOps expertise to move us beyond manual builds and ad-hoc testing toward a fully automated, reproducible development workflow. You'll be the go-to person for everything related to development automation — from automating cross-compilation and firmware builds, to integrating hardware-in-the-loop testing, to setting up continuous integration that catches problems before they reach hardware. You'll work closely with embedded engineers to understand their pain points and remove friction from their daily work, and partner with the team leader to define the team's automation strategy. Because this is a new function on the team, you'll have significant ownership and influence over tooling and process decisions.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field 7+ years of experience in a DevOps, build/release engineering, or automation-focused software role Hands-on experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar) for embedded systems Understanding of communication protocols and interfaces common in embedded systems (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, etc.) together with HW debugging tools (logic analyzer) Experience in an embedded, firmware, or hardware-oriented development environment Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, or equivalent) for automation Solid experience with Git and version control workflows Experience with build systems and compiled languages Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate closely with engineers to understand and solve their workflow needs Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills Experience with agile development methodologies A passion for building innovative products

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop testing, test automation frameworks, or lab automation Experience with embedded build systems Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and infrastructure-as-code concepts Knowledge of firmware deployment mechanisms: flashing tools, bootloaders, and OTA update systems Experience with cross-compilation toolchains and target/host build separation Familiarity with static analysis, code coverage, and quality tooling for C/C++ Experience managing self-hosted CI runners or physical test infrastructure Working knowledge of MacOS environments and command-line tooling Exposure to cloud platforms

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