Senior Software Engineer - ASE Data Platform

Apple Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 251,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their ASE Data Platform team in Seattle. The role involves building and supporting critical services and frameworks for Apple’s internet services. Candidates should have strong experience in data processing and API design, with a focus on creating robust software solutions that enhance efficiency and quality. The position offers competitive pay, stock options, and various employee benefits as part of Apple's commitment to their staff's professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Educational reimbursement

Employee stock purchase program

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in data processing ecosystems.
• Experience in designing stateless APIs.
• Ability to design complex applications with low latency and fault-tolerance.

Responsibilities

• Build and support critical infrastructural systems.
• Contribute to Apple's internet services.
• Design large-scale applications with excellent run-time characteristics.

Skills

Data processing ecosystems

Java

Scala

Go

Stateless APIs

Low latency design

Fault-tolerance

MPP Query Engines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s in Computer Engineering

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Spinnaker

Helm charts

Job description

Senior Software Engineer - ASE Data Platform

Seattle, Washington, United States Software and Services

Description

We are building and supporting critical infrastructural systems and frameworks that provide and support services like structured and unstructured storage, caching, queueing, searching, querying, and much more. We are looking for a strong, enthusiastic developer to join as a member of this group. This person will have a tremendous amount of individual responsibility and influence over the direction of many critical Apple internet services for years to come. You are someone with ideas and a real passion for software delivered as a service to improve reuse, efficiency, and simplicity. This engineer’s work will affect the success of some of the most visible current and future Apple features.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in data processing ecosystems
• Coding experience in Java/Scala/Go, preferably with critical, large-scale distributed systems
• Experience in designing and developing stateless APIs using HTTP and similar protocols to support service-oriented software distribution across multiple cloud environments
• Ability to design large-scale, complex applications with excellent run-time characteristics such as low latency, fault-tolerance, and availability
• Understands MPP Query Engines like Trino, Starrocks, etc.
• Bachelor’s degree or Masters in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with contribution to Open Source projects is a plus
• Experience with multiple public cloud infrastructure is a plus
• Experience in cluster management/orchestration software like Kubernetes, Spinnaker, Helm charts, Docker is a plus
• A learning attitude to continuously improve the self, team, and the organization
• Deeply concerned about excellence and quality
• Loves fast-paced environment and learning new technologies

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 $135,400 and $250,600, 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 .