Senior Software Engineer - FoundationDB

Apple Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 184,700 - 324,800; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking an experienced database Software Engineer to help develop the next generation of iCloud platform services in San Francisco.

You will contribute to FoundationDB-based backend systems that power hundreds of millions of users, focusing on scalability, performance, and reliability. Ideal candidates have 7+ years in distributed systems with C++, strong debugging and benchmarking skills, and a degree in engineering.

Qualifications

• 7+ years designing, implementing, and operating scalable distributed systems.
• Experience with C++.
• Experience in performance benchmarking, debugging, and tuning distributed systems.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize FoundationDB backend powering Apple services.
• Contribute to scaling, latency reduction, and cost reduction.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable cloud services.

Skills

C++

Distributed systems

Performance benchmarking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

FoundationDB

Job description

San Francisco, California, United States Software and Services

Imagine what we could do together. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming phenomenal products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job, and there's no telling what we could accomplish. Apple is looking for an experienced database Software Engineer to help develop the next generation of Apple's cloud services. You will be working on a core component of the iCloud Platform that makes Apple's experiences so phenomenal. We are growing, and so is our mission — each day, more of Apple's customers count on the services that we provide.

Description

This FoundationDB team needs strong, dedicated developers to join and help build the system to reach new heights. This person will have a tremendous amount of individual responsibility and influence over the direction of the backend, powering many critical Apple services for years to come. You should be someone who has ideas and a passion for software that maximizes reuse, efficiency, and simplicity. FoundationDB has a unique simulation testing framework for correctness. In addition to simulation, you will help drive the full cycle of efficiency improvement for the product, including scaling system, reducing latency, improving availability, and reducing cost. This work will impact hundreds of millions of users and be important to the success of some of the most visible current and future Apple features.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of industry experience in designing, implementing, and operating highly scalable distributed systems
• Working experience with programming languages such as C++
• Experience in performance benchmarking, debugging, and tuning distributed systems
• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering-related field or equivalent related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experienced in managing technical and organizational complexity, able to drive a project from a simple idea to production
• Excellent communication skills, able to build relationships with diverse groups of people
• Adept in approaching problems flexibly and innovating new solutions
• Curious: Desire and ability to independently learn
• Technology: Familiarity with NoSQL or other modern data storage systems, including expertise in replication, consensus, and transactions

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 $184,700 and $324,800, 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.

At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.