Senior Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure (ASE)

Senior Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure (ASE)

The Apple Services Engineering (ASE) team is one of the most exciting examples of Apple’s long-held passion for combining art and technology. We are the people who power the App Store, Apple TV and Sports, Apple Music, Podcasts, and Books along with Cloud and Infrastructure Services platforms. As part of Apple Services Engineering (ASE), you will have a meaningful role in designing, developing, and deploying high-performance systems that handle millions of queries every single day. This enormous scale brings challenges that require extraordinarily creative problem-solving. By focusing on and respecting the customer's needs, you'll be responsible for helping us build the technology that works for so many customers around the world.

We are a multifaceted Data Platform team - you'll lead the charge in crafting and implementing cutting-edge solutions for high-performance systems handling millions of online events and queries daily. Your pivotal role involves shaping critical infrastructure, designing frameworks, and supporting services like structured and unstructured storage, caching, queueing, searching, and beyond. This is not just a job; it's an opportunity to drive innovation and make a lasting impact in a rapidly evolving landscape. You'll apply your expertise in Java, Scala, and Go to architect and optimize high-performance systems. Dive into the world of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and containerization, ensuring seamless deployment and scalability. Your skills in running low-latency environments will be essential for real-time responsiveness. As you navigate the data ecosystem, you will employ advanced analytics techniques using Spark and Flink, contributing to the intelligence behind our dynamic solutions. This role promises an exciting blend of cutting-edge technologies for engineers passionate about innovation!

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years experience designing, developing, and deploying large-scale data processing frameworks and applications on cloud-based infrastructure such as AWS, GCP, etc.
• Strong programming expertise in Go, Java, Scala, and scripting languages, preferably with critical, large-scale distributed systems.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Ability to design large-scale, complex applications with excellent run-time characteristics such as low latency, fault-tolerance, and high availability.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent professional experience.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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.