Apple · 5 days ago
Software Engineer - Release Management Team
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$181K/yr - $318K/yr
8+ years expApple is seeking a talented Software Engineer to join their Services team, focusing on building and maintaining critical infrastructure for products used by millions worldwide. The role involves developing scalable microservices, optimizing systems for performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless functionality.
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Responsibilities
Develop and support critical infrastructure that powers experiences for millions of users every day
Tackle technical challenges, contributing to the design and implementation of new distributed services and optimizing existing systems for performance and reliability
Develop and implement scalable, resilient microservices, deploying them across multi-cloud environments and helping to ensure our systems meet the demanding requirements of global-scale operations
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, engineering groups, and operations to understand requirements, deliver integrated solutions, and ensure seamless system functionality
Troubleshoot complex production issues, contribute to root cause analyses, and implement preventative measures that strengthen our infrastructure
Contribute to technical discussions, participate in comprehensive code reviews, and help develop technical design documents
Fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, supporting engineering excellence across the organization
Qualification
Required
BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent work experience
8+ years of experience with proficiency in designing, developing, and maintaining large-scale distributed systems with high availability and performance requirements
Strong programming skills in object programming, with understanding of software engineering principles and best practices
Extensive experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment practices
Experience with distributed version control systems, particularly GitHub
Demonstrated ability to dive deep into complex and ambiguous technical problems, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions
Outstanding communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Strong collaboration skills with experience building and maintaining partnerships across Engineering, QA, and Operations teams
Self-motivated and proactive approach to problem-solving, with persistence in driving issues to resolution
Preferred
Strong programming skills in Java, Kotlin, or Python, with an understanding of software engineering principles and best practices
Knowledge of Linux systems and Kubernetes, including container orchestration, performance tuning, debugging, and system-level programming
Proven track record of managing multiple priorities in dynamic environments where requirements shift rapidly
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
Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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Leadership Team
Tim Cook
CEO
Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering
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