Data Infrastructure Engineer for Lakehouse, Apple Data Platform

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 313,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Data Infrastructure Engineer to design and implement large-scale data platforms. The role demands strong proficiency in distributed systems, a hands-on approach, and collaboration across teams to support Apple's ambitious data initiatives. Candidates should exhibit outstanding problem-solving abilities and an eagerness to contribute to Open Source projects.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and services

Tuition reimbursement for formal education

Discretionary bonuses and commission payments

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in distributed systems design and development.
• Skilled in Java or Scala for coding and development.
• Contributions to Open-Source projects like Apache Iceberg are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and operate Apple’s largest data platform supporting exabyte scale.
• Ensure a reliable high-quality data platform with good monitoring and incident response.
• Write code, documentation, and mentor other engineers.

Skills

Java

Scala

Apache Spark

Kafka

Flink

Hive

Kubernetes

Apache Mesos

API Design

Job description

Data Infrastructure Engineer for Lakehouse, Apple Data Platform

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

Description

The ideal candidate will have outstanding communication skills, proven data infrastructure/platform design and implementation capabilities, strong business acumen, and an innate drive to deliver results. He/she will be a self-starter, comfortable with ambiguity and will enjoy working in a fast-paced dynamic environment. Responsibilities will include* Build and operate Apple’s largest data plarform supporting exabyte scale.* Scale and operationalize the largest custom build multi-tenant, highly secure, privacy enabled Data Lakehouse.* Ensure data platform offers reliable high quality data with consistent SLAs with good monitoring, alerting and incident response and continual investment to reduce tech-debt• Write code, documentation, participate in code reviews, and mentor other engineers

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in design and development of scaling, and operation of distributed systems, including technologies like Apache Spark, Kafka, Flink, Iceberg, and Hive, along with resource management systems like Apache Mesos and Kubernetes.
• Proficient in Java or Scala.
• Proven expertise in designing and developing scalable, reliable APIs.
• A hands-on approach with a willingness to engage in daily technical work.
• Contributions to Open-Source projects like Apache Iceberg are a plus.
• Skilled at debugging complex issues in large-scale distributed systems.
• Driven by a passion for building reliable, maintainable, and user-friendly products and services.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple teams and functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in public cloud platform’s like AWS, S3, EKS, IAM.
• Contributor to open source technologies like Spark or Iceberg.
• Expertise in building Lakehouse for large scale data platforms.

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $175,800 and $312,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote 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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .