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Apple · 1 day ago

Software Engineer, Observability

positionSan Francisco, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$147K/yr - $221K/yr
date4+ years exp

Apple is building the next generation of foundational tools for software developers, and they are seeking a Software Engineer for their Observability team. The role involves developing high-performance distributed systems, leading technical discussions, and mentoring team members while working with large-scale data.

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Responsibilities

Requirement gathering across cross functional teams
Developing practical, fault-tolerant high-performance distributed systems
Leading and participating in technical design discussions across cross functional teams
Gain in-depth understanding of the domain and come up with creative ideas in the domain
Willingness to lead an independent research in the field of work
Mentor other engineers in the team

Qualification

JavaDistributed systemsScalable infrastructure servicesData structuresAlgorithmsConcurrent programmingObservability solutionsAnalytical capabilitiesLearning new technologiesAttention to detailCommunication skills

Required

BS or MS in CS or equivalent
4+ years of industry experience
Experience with Java
Experience with designing, implementing and supporting highly scalable infrastructure services
Deep understanding and work experience in distributed systems
Deep understanding of core CS concepts including data structures, algorithms and concurrent programming
Strong attention to detail and excellent analytical capabilities
Great communication skills

Preferred

Experience with Observability solutions using OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana
Experience building Observability platforms is preferred
Experience designing and using columnar storage
Familiarity with time series database internals
Passion for developing and testing clear, robust code
Ability to learn and apply new technologies and frameworks

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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Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
dateFounded in 1976
location
Cupertino, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.apple.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$5.67B
Key Investors
Berkshire HathawayMicrosoftSequoia Capital
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $0.31M
2021-04-30Post Ipo Equity

Leadership Team

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Tim Cook
CEO
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Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering

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