Software Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure, Golang

Apple Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 139,500 - 258,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock programs

Educational expense reimbursement

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a skilled engineer for their team in Seattle to develop the next-generation cloud platform supporting services like iCloud, Siri, and iTunes. This role requires extensive experience in managing enterprise platforms and proficiency in Go programming, along with knowledge of other modern languages. Candidates should be adept at working with tools like Terraform or Pulumi, and have a strong foundation in cloud technologies. The position offers a competitive salary, stock options, and robust benefits including medical coverage and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in building enterprise platforms for large-scale cloud resource management.
• 5+ years of professional experience with Go programming language.
• 5+ years of experience with at least one modern programming language.
• 5+ years writing reliable code with unit and integration tests.
• 5+ years of experience with Terraform or equivalent IaC tools.

Responsibilities

• Build the next-generation cloud platform for Apple’s services.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to fulfill feature needs.
• Deliver engineering solutions for cloud computing challenges.

Skills

Go programming language

Terraform

Pulumi

Swift

TypeScript

Python

Kubernetes

Spinnaker

Education

BS, MS or PhD in Computer Science

Job description

Seattle Metro Area, Washington, United States Software and Services

Come help us build the next generation cloud platform to support internal and public-facing services across Apple. In Apple Services Engineering (ASE), we build and run systems that form the foundation for some of Apple’s most exciting services, including iCloud, Siri, iTunes, and more. In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to own and deliver key components in a new platform that will power Apple’s growing suite of infrastructure and customer-facing services. We are looking for a world-class engineer to help accelerate the way Apple developers build and operate services. This may include everything from implementing Terraform or Pulumi providers, working on code generation systems, designing reference architectures in code, or building and operating user-facing backend services. Collaboration with engineering teams and internal stakeholders is essential, as is influencing platform tools, APIs, and architecture.

Description

Our team leads the development of the next-generation cloud platform for Apple’s renowned services. Join us and play a pivotal role in building the foundational systems for services such as iCloud, Siri, and iTunes. In this role, you’ll take on the intricacies of hybrid cloud management using technologies like Terraform, Pulumi, Kubernetes, and Spinnaker. Collaborate closely with internal teams to grasp their needs and workflows, driving the evolution of features and enhancements. From conceptualization to execution, you’ll deliver engineering solutions that push the boundaries of cloud computing. You’ll assume ownership of critical facets of our infrastructure, maintaining an exceptional standard to ensure optimal development. Your expertise in integrating open source tools with Apple’s ecosystem will be instrumental in delivering robust, end-to-end solutions. If you’re driven by the prospect of crafting resilient, high-performance distributed systems and thrive in a challenging environment, this is an excellent opportunity to make a profound impact on the biggest scale.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in building enterprise platforms facilitating large-scale management of dynamic cloud resources.
• 5+ years of extensive professional experience with the Go programming language.
• 5+ years of experience with at least one other modern programming language - Swift, TypeScript or Python.
• 5+ years of writing high-quality, reliable code, including unit and integration tests, and maintaining clear and concise documentation.
• 5+ years of experience with Terraform or Pulumi or equivalent IaC tools.
• BS, MS or PhD in Computer Science, or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• In depth understanding of infrastructure provisioning, cloud security, and cost management in public cloud environments (e.g., AWS, GCP or Azure).
• Understanding and practical experience with HTTP, DNS, RPC frameworks, databases, and operating systems.
• Experience in designing, implementing, and managing systems that provide self-service and self-healing capabilities.
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn other modern programming languages.

Compensation & 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 $139,500 and $258,100, 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.

Employment Eligibility

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.

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.