Big Data Systems Engineer

Socket.dev; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple is seeking a Linux Systems Engineer to join the Infrastructure Systems Engineering team within Fleet Operations. You will deploy, manage, and operate a large fleet of Linux systems, partnering with engineering teams to solve complex problems using open-source and in-house tooling.

Automation, self-service tooling, and security-focused initiatives drive this role. You will champion a culture of automation, help teams own their services, and contribute to fleet health and incident response

Qualifications

• Hands-on Linux systems administration with enterprise distributions such as RHEL, Oracle Linux, or CentOS.
• Bash scripting for automation, task management, and system operations.
• Strong Linux fundamentals: file systems, process management, user/group admin, package management.
• Networking basics: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and firewall configuration.
• Python or Go for scripting and tooling; Git proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, manage, and maintain a large fleet of Linux systems.
• Collaborate with engineering teams across Apple to solve complex problems using open-source and in-house tooling.
• Champion automation, self-service tooling, and engineering excellence.
• Support security and business initiatives impacting fleet health and scalability.

Skills

Linux systems administration

Bash scripting

Networking concepts

Python or Go

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science/Information Systems

Tools

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Job description

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.

DESCRIPTION

Join our Infrastructure Systems Engineering team within the Fleet Operations Engineering organization, where we design, build, and operate the large-scale Linux systems that power experiences relied upon across Apple every day. Our mission is to keep critical infrastructure healthy, secure, and scalable - and we do it by investing in automation, self-service tooling, and engineering excellence. As a Linux Systems Engineer, you will deploy, manage, and maintain a large fleet of Linux systems - partnering with engineering teams across the company to solve complex problems using both open-source and in-house tooling. You'll champion a culture of automation, help teams take ownership of their services, and play a meaningful role in security and business initiatives that have broad impact. If you're someone who loves deep systems work and wants room to grow, you'll find a meaningful home here.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 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
• Working knowledge of networking concepts including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and basic firewall configuration
• Proficiency in Python or Go for scripting and tooling
• Experience with version control systems such as Git

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with AWS or GCP infrastructure is a plus
• Experience managing Linux systems at scale in a production enterprise environment
• Experience with at least one configuration management or automation tool such as Puppet or Ansible
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes
• Knowledge of OS security hardening, encryption, and regulatory compliance frameworks
• Exposure to monitoring and observability tooling for fleet health and incident response
• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field