Job Details

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200618352-3956

Summary

Apps are changing the world and enriching people’s lives, driven by developers dedicated to creating extraordinary experiences that delight customers. Apple’s Worldwide Developer Relations team (WWDR) provides the services, resources and guidance that empowers the world’s most dynamic developer community to push the boundaries of innovation and bring the next big app ideas to Apple’s platforms for customers worldwide. WWDR also offers programs to help developers connect with experts, learn about the latest Apple tools and technologies, and adopt best practices to supercharge app development.

We are seeking a Configuration and Automation Engineer to help shape and scale the internal tooling that enables the review of millions of app submissions every year.

Description

You'll build automation and internal tools that enable our app review specialists to work more efficiently. This includes configuring review workflows, developing automation for decision systems, and rapidly prototyping new tools using modern AI-assisted development approaches.

The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, understands large-scale systems, and enjoys working with both technical and operational teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• 6+ years building backend automation, data systems, or internal tooling

• JavaScript proficiency for scripting, data processing, and event-driven logic (not front-end development)

• Experience with client-server architectures and dynamic UI configuration

• Experience supporting high-volume operational workflows where users process large volumes of items

• Proficiency with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code) for rapid prototyping

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Apple's SDK and app internals (binary analysis, control flow, network traffic)

• Experience with event-driven compute or FaaS platforms

• Experience querying large datasets with Trino, HDFS, or similar technologies

• Python proficiency for data analysis and internal tooling

• Proficiency in Python, particularly for data analysis.

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .