Software Data Engineer - Apple Media Products

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

Job summary

Apple is seeking a Software Data Engineer to join the Data Engineering team in Cupertino, California. The role involves analyzing large data sets, collaborating with product teams, and implementing scalable data systems. Ideal candidates have a strong background in programming and data analysis, eager to tackle complex challenges. Join Apple to make a significant impact in user-facing features across popular media products like Apple Music and the App Store.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and services

Educational reimbursement for formal education

Participation in employee stock programs

Potential for bonuses or commission payments

Relocation assistance when applicable

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years experience in data engineering required.
• Experience with distributed computing technologies like Hadoop and Spark.
• Experience in designing, implementing, and supporting scalable data systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product teams to build impactful user-facing features.
• Analyze large-scale datasets for insights and data models.
• Build and run large-scale data pipelines and messaging systems.

Skills

Proficiency in Scala

Proficiency in Java

Proficiency in SQL

Strong data analysis skills

Critical thinking skills

Communication of complex insights

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Business Information Systems

Tools

Hadoop

Spark

Tableau

Apache Airflow

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Software Data Engineer - Apple Media Products

**Cupertino, California, United States**

**Software and Services**

**Summary**

Posted: **Dec 18, 2024**

Weekly Hours: **40**

Role Number: **200576498**

Apple is seeking a highly skilled data engineer to join the Data Engineering team within Apple Products: Apple Music, App Store, Podcast, iTunes and more. The team is data-driven engineers, collaborating with products team to build user-facing features that primary impacting worldwide customers. We are looking for a dedicated engineer who is motivated by challenging problems and enthusiastic about data. This is a unique opportunity to join a focused team and work collaboratively with other groups to create significant impact features

**Description**

Apple is seeking a highly skilled data engineer to join the Data Engineering team within Apple Products: Apple Music, App Store, Podcast, iTunes and more. The team is data-driven engineers, collaborating with products team to build user-facing features that primary impacting worldwide customers. We are looking for a talented engineer who is motivated by challenging problems and enthusiastic about data.
This is a unique opportunity to join a focused team and work collaboratively with other groups to create significant impact features

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ At least 5+ years and Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, or similar.

+ Experience with distributed computing technologies like Hadoop and Spark.

+ Proficiency in Scala, Java, and SQL.

+ Strong data analysis skills, including the ability to analyze large-scale datasets and possess a keen data sense.

+ Familiarity with data visualization tools, excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, and the ability to communicate complex insights effectively.

+ A background in data science or statistics, with the ability to provide scientific support to the team.

+ Expertise in designing, implementing, and supporting highly scalable data systems and services.

+ Expertise in building and running large-scale data pipelines, including distributed messaging systems like Kafka, data ingestion from various sources to feed batch and near-realtime or streaming compute components.

+ A solid understanding of data modeling and architecture optimized for big data patterns, such as efficient storage and querying on HDFS.

+ Experience with distributed storage and network resources, including hosts, clusters, and Data Centers, to troubleshoot and prevent performance issues.

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Data analysis and data science background are preferred.

+ Familiarity with Tableau, Apache Iceberg tables, Docker, Kubernetes, and Apache Airflow is also advantageous.

**Pay & Benefits**

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. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

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