Linux & Systems Engineer- Fleet Operations Engineering

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Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a Linux & Systems Engineer for Fleet Operations Engineering. You will deploy and maintain large-scale Linux systems, provision SAN storage, and develop automation to improve reliability.

Collaboration with DBAs, developers, and network engineers is essential to drive self-service tooling and secure, scalable infrastructure. The role emphasizes OS hardening, security standards, and participation in CI/CD pipelines, with a strong focus on reducing toil and delivering reliable

Qualifications

• 0–18 months of industry experience in administering systems
• Hands-on Linux systems administration with RHEL/Oracle Linux/CentOS
• Bash scripting for automation and operation
• Solid understanding of Linux fundamentals and package management
• Programming/scripting in Python, Go, Ruby, Swift, or Java
• Networking concepts: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewall basics
• Familiarity with Oracle stack and/or NoSQL databases
• Experience with Git and version control
• Experience at scale in production Linux environments
• SAN storage provisioning, FCP/Infiniband multi-path configurations
• Configuration management/automation tools (Puppet/Ansible)
• CI/CD and DevOps practices familiarity
• Containerization and orchestration (Docker/Kubernetes)
• Cloud infrastructure familiarity (AWS/GCP)
• OS security hardening and regulatory compliance basics
• Monitoring and observability tooling exposure
• Collaborative, cross-functional working style
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in CS/IS/IT

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and maintain large-scale Linux systems
• Provision and manage SAN storage and multi-path configurations
• Develop automation tooling to improve reliability and reduce toil
• Write operational tooling in Python, Go, or similar language
• Support CI/CD pipelines and configuration management practices
• Collaborate with developers, DBAs, and network engineers on initiatives
• Enforce security practices, OS hardening, and compliance
• Troubleshoot complex issues from app to kernel level
• Participate in fleet health monitoring and incident response
• Contribute to service democratization and self-service tooling

Skills

Linux administration

Bash scripting

Python/Go/Java

Networking basics

Git version control

SAN storage

Puppet/Ansible

CI/CD

Docker/Kubernetes

Cloud basics (AWS/GCP)

OS hardening & security

Observability & monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/IT

Tools

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Puppet

Ansible

Job description

Apple Inc Verified

Linux & Systems Engineer- Fleet Operations Engineering

Entry Level (0-2 years)

Posted 6/7/2026

Imagine what you could do here. The people here at Apple don't just create products - they create the kind of wonders that have revolutionized entire industries. It's the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us lead the future generation of innovation.Join our Fleet Operations Engineering organization the people responsible for designing, building, and operating the large-scale Linux and storage infrastructure that powers Apple's services at extraordinary scale. This role bridges our Infrastructure Systems Engineering and Database Systems Engineering teams, sitting at the heart of both Linux fleet operations and large-scale SAN storage environments. You will deploy and maintain large fleets of Linux systems, configure and provision SAN storage infrastructure, and develop automation tooling that drives reliability and reduces toil across the organization. You'll partner closely with developers, DBAs, network engineers, and EPMs to build the environments that make Apple's products possible - championing self-service, security, and engineering excellence every step of the way. If you're energized by deep systems and storage challenges, thrive in collaborative cross-functional settings, and take pride in building reliable, automated infrastructure at scale - you'll find a meaningful home on our team.Deploy, configure, and maintain large-scale Linux systems across production and non-production environmentsConfigure and provision FCP and Infiniband multi-path storage devices across large-scale SAN environmentsDeploy and maintain Linux servers and external flash storage appliances at high volumeDevelop and maintain automation and configuration management solutions using tools such as Puppet, Ansible, or VerdadWrite and maintain operational tooling in Python, Go, or other scripting languages to improve reliability and reduce manual interventionAdminister and troubleshoot complex SAN storage subsystems, including environments running Oracle and Oracle RACPerform performance reviews and root-cause analysis on storage and infrastructure issuesDebug complex systems issues from the application layer down to the kernel - and drive resolutionContribute to CI/CD pipelines, revision control workflows, and configuration management practicesPartner with engineering teams to promote self-service tooling and service democratization across the organizationCollaborate regularly with developers, DBAs, network engineers, and EPMs to support new product initiativesHelp enforce security best practices, OS hardening, and compliance standards across the fleet

Requirements

• 0-18 months of Industry experience in administering systems
• Hands-on Linux systems administration experience with enterprise distributions such as RHEL, Oracle Linux, or CentOS
• Proficiency in Bash shell scripting for automation, task management, and system operations
• Solid understanding of Linux fundamentals: file systems, process management, user and group administration, and package management
• Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language such as Python, Go, Ruby, Swift, or Java
• Working knowledge of networking concepts including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and basic firewall configuration, as they relate to storage and systems infrastructure
• Familiarity with Oracle software stack and/or NoSQL databases
• Experience with version control systems such as Git
• Experience managing Linux systems at scale in a production enterprise environment
• Hands-on experience with SAN storage provisioning, FCP/Infiniband multi-path configurations, and flash storage appliances
• Experience with configuration management or automation tools such as Puppet or Ansible
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes
• Familiarity with AWS or GCP infrastructure
• Knowledge of OS security hardening, encryption, and regulatory compliance frameworks
• Exposure to monitoring and observability tooling for fleet health and incident response
• Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment with a sense of shared ownership
• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Management, or a related field

About the Company

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