Senior System engineer - Cloud infrastructure

Imagine what you could do at Apple, where new ideas quickly become extraordinary products. The Apple Services Engineering (ASE) organization seeks a passionate Senior System Engineer to join their compute team, focusing on building foundational pieces of in-house cloud technologies. This role combines technical expertise with collaborative spirit to deliver forward-looking high-performance distributed storage solutions.

As a key member of the team, you'll design, implement, and manage critical infrastructure services using technologies like SaltStack, Postgres, Zookeeper, DHCP, and DNS. You'll work alongside talented engineers to develop and maintain software that operates Apple's large-scale compute fleet, ensuring robust and scalable solutions that power various cloud platforms.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while solving complex infrastructure challenges. You'll be responsible for automating operations, implementing configuration management, and ensuring system reliability. As part of the Simcloud team, you'll engage directly with platform customers and handle critical platform issues in your timezone.

This role is perfect for someone who combines strong technical skills with excellent communication abilities, has a passion for quality, and delights in creating intuitive user experiences. You'll be working in Seattle, joining a team that values innovation and technical excellence. The compensation package includes a competitive base salary range of $166,600 to $296,300, plus comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, stock options, and educational reimbursement.

At Apple, you'll be part of a company that values diversity, innovation, and the pursuit of excellence. You'll have the opportunity to work on technologies that impact millions of users while growing your career in a supportive and dynamic environment. If you're ready to take on challenging technical problems and help shape the future of cloud infrastructure at one of the world's most innovative companies, this role could be your next career milestone.