At a Glance
- Tasks: Join the team to develop and optimise tools for Apple’s chip design process.
- Company: Be part of Apple's innovative Silicon Engineering Group.
- Benefits: Gain mentorship, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with a commitment to accessibility.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on technology loved by millions while learning from industry experts.
- Qualifications: Basic understanding of software development and familiarity with databases and version control.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Apple’s Silicon Engineering Group (SEG) is seeking a talented and motivated Software Engineer to join the Documentation Tools team. Our team develops a comprehensive platform, spanning CLIs, UIs, and APIs, that empowers silicon engineers to author the critical technical specifications guiding the design of Apple’s industry-leading chips. In this role, you will help build, optimize, and scale the tools that directly impact the efficiency and quality of our chip design process. 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.
Description
- 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.
Minimum Qualifications
- 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.
- Knowledge of these is a plus: familiarity with automated CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins, TeamCity).
- Hands‑on frontend or app development experience (HTML/JavaScript/CSS, iOS, or macOS).
- Comfortable working and troubleshooting within macOS, Linux, and UNIX environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Academic, internship, or project‑based experience with Scala and the JVM ecosystem (Java experience is also valued).
At Apple, we’re not all the same. And that’s our greatest strength. We draw on the differences in who we are, what we’ve experienced and how we think. Because to create products that serve everyone, we believe in including everyone. Therefore, we are committed to treating all applicants fairly and equally. As a registered Disability Confident employer, we will work with applicants to make any reasonable accommodations. Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal backgrounds in a manner consistent with applicable law.
At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
Software Engineer- Silicon Engineering Documentation Tools in Cambridge employer: Omaze
Apple is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation thrives and collaboration is key. As a Software Engineer in the Silicon Engineering Group, you will benefit from mentorship opportunities, a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and access to cutting-edge technology that shapes the future of products used by millions. With a strong focus on employee growth and a culture that values unique perspectives, Apple provides a rewarding platform for early-career engineers to develop their skills and make a significant impact.
