Apple · 2 weeks ago
Backend Engineer, QoS Apple Services Engineering
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$140K/yr - $210K/yrApple is a leading technology company known for its innovative products and services. They are seeking a Backend Engineer to join their Apple Services Engineering team, where the role involves building and operating large-scale observability platforms that monitor the health of Apple services, ensuring a reliable experience for customers.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
Contribute to the design, development, and scaling of critical backend services and real-time data pipelines that process petabytes of data from across Apple's cloud infrastructure
Help build the definitive tools and interfaces that Apple engineers will use to ensure their services are reliable. Your work will be the lens through which they see service health
Collaborate closely with teams across Apple services (Music, Video, Games, etc.) to understand their needs and provide observability for new and expanding lines of business
Tackle complex challenges, learn to navigate ambiguity, and work with the team to deliver real impact
Learn from and mentor other engineers, fostering a team culture of psychological safety, collaboration, and continuous growth
As you grow in your career, you will have opportunities to guide technology choices, influence complex architectures, and take on broader challenges
This role is not just about maintaining systems; it's upholding the integrity of the Apple experience. The code you write and the systems you build will ensure that when someone discovers a new song, watches a live game, or downloads an app, the experience is seamless and reliable. At Apple, where phenomenal ideas quickly become extraordinary customer experiences, you will be a guardian of the trust our customers place in us every day
Qualification
Required
Experience building and scaling high-performance backend services and APIs (e.g., GraphQL, REST, gRPC). We primarily use JVM languages (Java, Scala, Kotlin) but value polyglot engineers with experience in Go, Python, or Swift
Experience designing and building large-scale data pipelines for batch or stream processing using frameworks like Apache Spark or Apache Flink
Proficiency in designing and building cloud-native, distributed systems, with experience in microservices, container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes), and event-driven patterns (e.g., Kafka)
Strong fundamentals in data systems, with experience using both relational and NoSQL databases
A commitment to building high-quality software and owning it from start to finish, demonstrated through practices like thorough testing, effective CI/CD, and performance tuning
Experience with modern observability practices and tooling (e.g., Splunk, Grafana, Prometheus), with a talent for diagnosing and troubleshooting complex issues in large-scale systems
A strong understanding of security fundamentals and a commitment to building secure, resilient software
A passion for mentoring other engineers and fostering a team culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement
A passion for product excellence and for deeply understanding customer needs to build better solutions
A track record of building and delivering exceptional software. This can come from a variety of places: a related technical degree, a non-traditional educational path, or equivalent practical experience
Preferred
Proficiency in designing and building cloud-native, distributed systems, with experience in microservices, container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes), and event-driven patterns (e.g., Kafka)
Experience with modern frontend development, including web frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, Svelte) or native application development for macOS/iOS using Swift
Curiosity for applying emerging technologies, like generative AI, to solve engineering challenges
Experience designing and building large-scale data pipelines for batch or stream processing using frameworks like Apache Spark or Apache Flink
Experience with modern observability practices and tooling (e.g., Splunk, Grafana, Prometheus), with a talent for diagnosing and troubleshooting complex issues in large-scale systems
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.
Founded in 1976
10001+ employees
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