Apple · 2 months ago
Senior Software Engineer, Data Center Systems Design Engineer
Seattle, Washington, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$172K/yr - $302K/yr
7+ years expApple is looking for an exceptional software engineer to create highly performant and energy efficient systems that will power the next generation of data centers. The role involves building models for data center systems, writing code for power and thermal management, and leading cross-functional efforts during early architecture phases of development.
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Responsibilities
Work cross-functionally with architecture, platform design, SOC architects, and software teams to develop and integrate best in class hardware, software and services
This role will be responsible for architecting, developing, and on-boarding other engineers to maintain system software that powers next generation of data centers
As a member of the team, participate in all stages of software development, from new feature design and implementation, to maintenance and bug fixing of released code
Build models for data center power and thermal systems that can inform critical architectural decisions
Use those models to ensure system functionality, verify requirements, understand failure modes, and ensure operation within defined limits
Qualification
Required
7+ years of industry experience as a system software developer
Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
Experience with tools used in systems dynamics or systems engineering fields such as JMP, Matlab, Simulink, Cameo, or equivalent
Expertise in C, C++, Objective-C, or Swift
Strong understanding of OS architecture and systems programming fundamentals
Proficient at debugging complex interdisciplinary systems
Experience with requirements engineering
Excellent communication skills
Creative, collaborative, and product-focused
Preferred
Formal training in systems engineering
Strong understanding of infrastructure and platform system reliability calculations and fault domains
Experience with distributed systems including leader election
Data center power systems development experience
Control systems development including transfer function development experience
Experience with hardware deployment models
Experience working with factory processes and system bring-up
Experience in calculating TCO
Experience with Apple development tools
Experience presenting architectural concepts and designs to executives
Passion for software architecture, APIs and high performance extensible software
Passion for hardware and maximizing its efficiency, performance, and overall utility through thoughtful software architecture
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
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10001+ employees
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CEO
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SVP, Software Engineering
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