POS Production Engineering - SRE, Retail Engineering, Early Career

Apple's IS&T Point of Sale (POS) Engineering team is seeking an early-career Site Reliability Engineer to join their retail engineering division. This role is crucial in supporting the technology and IT systems that enable Apple Retail Stores to service millions of customers worldwide.

As a POS Production Engineer, you'll work with a team of exceptional software engineers to make POS truly innovative. The role combines hands-on technical work with collaborative problem-solving, requiring both strong engineering skills and the ability to think creatively about complex business challenges.

You'll be responsible for maintaining and improving the reliability of Apple's retail systems through automation, monitoring, and proactive problem-solving. This includes deploying applications, setting up health metrics, and ensuring system stability. The position offers an opportunity to work with modern technologies including Python, Java, and Kubernetes, while gaining experience with large-scale production systems.

The ideal candidate will bring fresh perspectives to challenge the norm while demonstrating a strong desire to learn and work towards excellence. You'll be part of a team that values critical thinking, clean code, and clear communication. The role includes on-call responsibilities and offers exposure to various aspects of production engineering, from deployment automation to performance optimization.

This position offers competitive compensation ($121,900 - $183,600) and comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, stock options, and educational support. It's an excellent opportunity for early-career engineers to join one of the world's most innovative companies and make a direct impact on Apple's retail operations.

Working at Apple means joining a company that crafts revolutionary products and services while maintaining a strong commitment to environmental responsibility and diversity. The role is based in Sunnyvale, California, where you'll collaborate with multi-functional teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.