Software Engineer- Silicon Engineering Documentation Tools

Requirements

• Foundational understanding of domain modeling, schema design, and complex data structures.
• Familiarity with designing schemas and working with PostgreSQL or other relational databases.
• Exposure to or familiarity with build systems (SBT, Gradle, Maven, or Ant) and version control systems (Git, Perforce).
• Understanding of the core concepts of software test environments, release cycles, and quality assurance best practices.
• Comfortable working and troubleshooting within macOS, Linux, and UNIX environments.

Nice to Haves

• Familiarity with automated CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins, TeamCity).
• Hands-on frontend or app development experience (HTML/JavaScript/CSS, iOS, or macOS).

What You'll Be Doing

• Design and Develop: Collaborate to build and maintain scalable CLIs, UIs, and APIs that streamline and automate the creation, review, and verification of hardware specifications.
• Optimize Performance: Assist in diagnosing and troubleshooting performance bottlenecks, learning to navigate and optimize a complex, JVM-based toolchain to ensure a seamless experience for our engineering teams.
• Collaborate and Support: Partner with the documentation support team to deliver toolchain training, technical guidance, and best practices directly to silicon designers.
• Document: Author clear, comprehensive documentation for platform architecture, toolchain workflows, and internal processes.
• Innovate: Bring fresh perspectives and a curious mindset to help identify and implement process and codebase improvements alongside senior engineers.

Perks and Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer or recent graduate to grow their skills. You will be paired with senior mentors and have the opportunity to learn complex system architecture while making a tangible impact on the chips at the core of future Apple products loved by millions of customers.