Senior System engineer - Cloud infrastructure

A leading technology company that designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, software, and services.
$166,600 - $296,300
Cloud
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior System engineer - Cloud infrastructure

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products very quickly. The Apple Services Engineering (ASE) organisation is building powerful platforms that enable engineers to deliver incredible experiences to customers. As a Senior System Engineer in the compute team, you'll be responsible for designing and building foundational pieces of our in-house cloud technologies. You'll collaborate with teams across Apple to deliver forward-looking high-performance distributed storage solutions for various cloud platforms.

In this role, you'll design, implement, and run services and tools for infrastructure management including SaltStack, Postgres, Zookeeper, DHCP, DNS, and internally developed services. You'll be working with cutting-edge cloud technologies, automating operations processes, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of Apple's infrastructure. The position requires strong technical expertise in systems programming, infrastructure management, and cloud technologies.

You'll be joining a team that values innovation, attention to detail, and customer focus. As a member of the Simcloud team, you'll engage directly with platform customers and support platform issues in the local timezone. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on Apple's cloud infrastructure while working with some of the most advanced technologies in the industry.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical and communication skills, passion for quality, and dedication to creating intuitive user experiences. You'll be working in an environment where new ideas are encouraged and have the potential to transform into extraordinary solutions that delight our customers. The role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to contribute to Apple's next generation of cloud infrastructure.

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Responsibilities For Senior System engineer - Cloud infrastructure

  • Develop, debug and maintain software to operate a large compute fleet
  • Collaborate with teams within and across organizations
  • Automate operations processes via services and tools
  • Develop configuration management and fleet orchestration
  • Design, implement, and maintain robust, scalable services
  • Monitor system performance and identify bottlenecks
  • Conduct root cause analysis for system failures
  • Write and review code, generate design documentation
  • Participate in qualifications and rollouts of software
  • Participate in business-hours rotation for platform issues

Requirements For Senior System engineer - Cloud infrastructure

Go
Python
Linux
Kubernetes
  • BS with 5+ years of experience in system software development or MS in Computer Science
  • Strong systems programming skills and knowledge of operating system fundamentals
  • Fluency in Go (Golang), Python, or similar languages in a systems context
  • Familiarity with the mechanics behind infrastructure management
  • Customer-focused thinking and strong problem solving with attention to detail

Benefits For Senior System engineer - Cloud infrastructure

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
Education Budget
Relocation Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Employee stock programs
  • Education reimbursement
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Relocation assistance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Discounted products and free services

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