System Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure

Overview

USD 166,600.00 - 296,300.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

IaaS
Cloud Computing
Computer Hardware
Emerging Technologies
Debugging
Collaboration
Workflow
Configuration Management
Orchestration
Root Cause Analysis
Design Documentation
Mechanics
Management
Ansible
Puppet
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Attention To Detail
Operating Systems
Software Development
Computer Science
Provisioning
Fluency
Golang
Python
Linux
Unix
Kubernetes
Computer Networking
Payments

Job Details

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job, and there's no telling what we can accomplish together. We're looking for a hardworking and passionate person to join this amazing team, and if you feel this is you, we'd love to hear from you! The Apple Service Engineering (ASE) team builds and provides systems and infrastructure that power Apple's services (such as iCloud, iTunes, Siri, and Maps). Apple's uniquely seamless hardware, software and services integration means that you will get to work with world-class engineers from a variety of disciplines to design and deliver products that our customers love. Our services have to scale globally, stay highly available, and "just work." If you love designing, engineering, and running systems that will help millions of customers, then this is the place for you! Apple Service Engineering (ASE)'s Compute team is seeking an experienced software engineer to build and enhance internal cloud infrastructure offerings. You will be responsible for core components of a cutting edge high performance batch compute platform, integrating the latest cloud hardware technologies with Apple's own hardware and software. In this role, you will collaborate with teams across Apple to deliver forward-looking high-performance virtualized infrastructure. You will partner with internal application teams to understand their requirements, co-design operating system features and datacenter infrastructure to meet your needs, and look ahead at emerging technologies to incorporate them into our services.

Description In this role you will be responsible for developing, debugging and maintaining software to operate a large scale compute infrastructure. You will: - Closely collaborate with teams within and across organizations to support their workflows or integrate their technology into our platform - Write software to automate operations processes by developing services and tools - Develop configuration management, and fleet orchestration solutions powered via SaltStack, Ansible, Puppet, or others - Design, implement, and maintain robust, scalable, and highly available services that support infrastructure management - Monitor on-server system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to enhance efficiency - Conduct root cause analysis for on-server system failures and implement preventive measures - Write and review code, generate and review design documentation - Participate in qualifications and rollouts of software to production clusters - Participate in a business-hours rotation where engineers respond to platform issues for same-day resolution

Minimum Qualifications
  • Familiarity with the mechanics behind infrastructure management
  • Familiarity with node management systems like SaltStack, Ansible, Puppet or similar solutions
  • Customer-focused thinking and strong problem solving with attention to detail
  • Strong systems programming skills and knowledge of operating system fundamentals
  • BS with 2+ years of experience in system software development or MS in Computer Science

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with large scale server provisioning and maintenance
  • Fluency in Go (Golang), Python, or similar languages in a systems context
  • Strong proficiency in Linux/Unix internals, administration, and troubleshooting
  • Operational knowledge of Kubernetes clusters
  • Strong knowledge of networking protocols and security standard processes
  • Experience with measuring, analyzing, and optimizing performance
  • Ability to effectively communicate within a team and with project collaborators

Pay & 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 $166,600 and $296,300, 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 .
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