Senior Infrastructure Software Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Cupertino, CA
Salary: $150,400–$277,600 / yr
Posted: 137 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · Senior Infrastructure Software Engineer

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As a Senior Infrastructure Software Engineer, you will join the Infrastructure Platform team to build and own the critical platform layer powering iCloud and backend services at hyperscale. You will develop systems for structured and unstructured storage, caching, queuing, and search while managing infrastructure that supports open-source foundations like Kubernetes, Cassandra, Kafka, Redis, and Zookeeper. Your daily work involves designing software as a service to improve reuse, efficiency, and simplicity across massive data environments. The role requires proficiency in high-level languages such as Golang, Java, Python, or Ruby, alongside expertise in multi-threading, distributed systems, and micro-services. You will also utilize tools like Puppet, Chef, Ansible, and various hardware bootstrap technologies to automate operations and manage fleet orchestration for large-scale server provisioning and infrastructure management.

Skills

Kubernetes Golang Java Python Cassandra Kafka Redis Zookeeper TDD Agile Puppet Chef Ansible AWS React Angular JQuery DNS DHCP LDAP OpenStack Netbox

What you'll do

Develop and maintain the core platform layer powering iCloud and backend services at hyperscale.
Build and manage large-scale systems for structured/unstructured storage, caching, queuing, and search.
Design and implement highly concurrent applications using multi-threading concepts.
Manage infrastructure components within the Kubernetes ecosystem, including operators, controllers, and CRDs.
Automate operations processes through custom services and configuration management tools like Puppet or Ansible.
Develop proprietary technologies to improve efficiency, safety, and security for internal infrastructure.
Maintain and scale open-source foundations such as Cassandra, Kafka, Redis, and Zookeeper.
Oversee large-scale server provisioning, maintenance, and hardware bootstrap processes.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, an engineering-related field, or equivalent related experience.
5+ years of experience as a backend internet services software developer.
Deep understanding of multi-threading concepts and the design of highly concurrent applications.
Understanding of distributed system concepts including CAP Theorem, micro-services, and Twelve Factor App.
Knowledge of SDLC, including continuous integration, testing methodologies, TDD, and agile development.
Fluency in high-level programming languages such as Golang (preferred), Java, Python, or Ruby.
Understanding of base internet infrastructure services like DNS, DHCP, LDAP, server virtualization, and monitoring.
Experience with large-scale server provisioning, Kubernetes ecosystem, configuration management tools, and cloud services.

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