ML Infrastructure Service Reliability Engineer- Apple Services Engineering

Lex; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple is seeking an experienced Software and Systems Engineer to join our team in Bengaluru. You will help scale and operate large-scale applications in a hybrid cloud, applying Kubernetes, Python/Go/Rust, and modern storage solutions to deliver reliable services globally.

You will participate in on-call rotations, collaborate across teams, and contribute to automating infrastructure to drive operational efficiency. Strong Linux, networking, and open-source tooling experience are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years building, operating and scaling large applications in cloud environments.
• Deep Kubernetes expertise with GKE/EKS experience.
• Proficient in Python/Go/Rust.
• Experience with S3/GCS object storage.
• Strong Linux and networking knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Participates in rotating on-call schedule, including weekends.
• Leverages a diverse stack of open-source and internal systems.
• Supports global operations with Bangalore expansion to align with time zones.
• Facilitates collaboration and drives results.

Skills

Kubernetes

Python/Go/Rust

Linux

Networking

Cloud design & ops

Tools

Spinnaker

Helm

Flux

Job description

Summary

At Apple, we don’t just build products — we create transformative experiences that have reshaped entire industries. Our innovation is driven by the diversity of our people and their ideas, inspiring everything we do. Imagine the impact you could make. Join Apple and help us leave the world better than we found it.

Description

We are seeking an experienced Software and Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role demands a proactive mindset, technical excellence, and a collaborative spirit.

The Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate

• Strong critical thinking and a high degree of individual accountability
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• A genuine passion for Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
• A commitment to automation and operational efficiency
• Ownership of projects from design through delivery
• A solutions-oriented approach, coupled with the ability to gain alignment on technical direction
• Consistent and timely execution of design implementations aligned with project objectives
• The ability to provide constructive technical feedback, fostering team-wide growth and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Participates in a rotating on-call schedule, including occasional weekend
• coverage when necessary
• Currently headquartered in Cupertino, with active expansion in Bangalore to support global operations across time zones
• Leverages a diverse stack including open-source tools, commercial solutions, and internally developed systems
• Encourages open dialogue, values strong ideas, and recognizes impactful results

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in building, operating and scaling a large application in a private, public or hybrid cloud environment
• Deep expertise in Kubernetes, with hands-on experience using platforms such as Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) or Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS)
• Proficient in designing, developing, and releasing code in languages such as Python, Go, or Rust
• Practical experience with object storage technologies, including Amazon S3 or Google Cloud Storage (GCS)
• Strong background in designing and troubleshooting complex networking issues in both public and private cloud infrastructures
• Solid understanding of Linux internals, standard networking protocols, and distributed systems architecture

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven drive to automate manual operations and enhance processes through continuous iteration
• Strong understanding of best practices for deploying large-scale, distributed applications
• Hands-on experience managing diverse system environments using configuration management tools or software delivery platforms such as Spinnaker, Helm, or Flux
• Demonstrated expertise in deploying, supporting, and monitoring both new and existing services, platforms, and application stacks
• Solid familiarity with container orchestration and management using Kubernetes

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Role Number: 200664425-0321