Sr. Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure (ASE)

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

Job summary

A leading technology company in Cupertino is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer to join its Data Platform team. In this role, you will design and develop robust systems capable of processing millions of daily online events while promoting efficient data management. Ideal candidates possess strong programming skills, experience with cloud infrastructures, and a passion for innovation in software services.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and free services

Reimbursement for education expenses

Potential for bonuses or commission payments

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in designing, developing, deploying data processing frameworks.
• Expertise with large-scale distributed systems and cloud infrastructures.
• Proficient in Infrastructure as Code and container orchestration.

Responsibilities

• Designing and deploying high-performance data systems.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate infrastructure solutions.
• Maintaining services for scalability, fault tolerance, and efficiency.

Skills

Strong programming expertise in Go

Java

Scala

Scripting languages

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Containerization

Orchestration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master's in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

AWS

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Pulumi

Crossplane

Spark

Flink

Iceberg

Trino

Jupyter

Druid

Job description

Sr. Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure (ASE)

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

Description

As part of the Data Platform team, you will have a meaningful role in designing, developing, and deploying high-performance systems that handle millions of online events and queries daily. This enormous scale brings challenges that require extraordinarily creative problem-solving.We are building and supporting critical infrastructure and frameworks that provide and support services like structured and unstructured storage, caching, queueing, searching, and much more.We are looking for a strong, enthusiastic developer to join as a member of this group. You will have a tremendous amount of individual responsibility and influence over the direction of critical 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years experience designing, developing, and deploying large-scale data processing frameworks and applications on cloud-based infrastructure such as AWS, GCP, etc.
• Strong programming expertise in Go, Java, Scala, and scripting languages, preferably with critical, large-scale distributed systems.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g Pulumi, Crossplane).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Cloud infrastructure solutions into Data platform products and services
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Ability to design large-scale, complex applications with excellent run-time characteristics such as low latency, fault-tolerance, and high availability
• Bachelor’s degree or Masters in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience engineering modern Analytics and Data technologies like Spark, Flink, Iceberg, Trino, Jupyter, Druid, etc. at scale is a plus
• Experience with contribution to Open Source projects is a plus
• Deeply concerned about excellence and quality
• Loves fast-paced environment and learning/leveraging new technologies
• A learning attitude to continuously improve the self, team, and the organization

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.

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 .