Database & Storage Systems Engineer — Scale & Automation

Apple; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple is seeking a Database Systems Engineer to join the Fleet Operation Engineering Group in Austin, TX. The role focuses on configuring and provisioning large-scale SAN storage, deploying Linux servers, and building automation to improve reliability.

Collaboration with developers, DBAs, and network engineers is essential. You will own SAN environments, work with Oracle/NoSQL stacks, and contribute to designing scalable infrastructure that powers Apple's services at scale.

Qualifications

• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Ruby, Go, Swift, or Java.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals as they relate to storage and systems infrastructure.
• Familiarity with Oracle software stack and/or NoSQL databases.
• Experience with Git version control.

Responsibilities

• Configure and provision FCP and Infiniband multi-path storage devices across large-scale SAN environments
• Deploy and maintain Linux servers and external flash storage appliances at high volume
• Develop and maintain automation and monitoring tools to improve reliability and reduce manual operations
• Administer and troubleshoot complex SAN storage subsystems, including environments running Oracle and Oracle RAC
• Perform performance reviews and root-cause analysis on storage and infrastructure issues
• Manage configuration using tools such as Puppet and Verdad
• Collaborate regularly with developers, DBAs, network engineers, and EPMs to build new environments and support new product initiatives

Skills

Python

Ruby

Go

Swift

Java

Networking basics

Oracle/NoSQL

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Puppet

Verdad

Job description

Apple is seeking a Database Systems Engineer to join the Fleet Operation Engineering Group in Austin, TX. The role focuses on configuring and provisioning large-scale SAN storage, deploying Linux servers, and building automation to improve reliability.

Collaboration with developers, DBAs, and network engineers is essential. You will own SAN environments, work with Oracle/NoSQL stacks, and contribute to designing scalable infrastructure that powers Apple's services at scale.