This role pays more than
97%
of similar roles. Most pay
$169,550–$215,850
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$328k
versus about
$193k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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About Apple Inc
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
Apple Inc currently has
1984 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$175,000–$277,600
across 1590 roles with salary data.
Sr. Principal Engineer - FoundationDB joins the team responsible for FoundationDB, a planet-scale distributed database system serving as the metadata layer for iCloud Storage. This role serves as a technical north star, defining long-term architectural direction and solving complex problems in distributed databases. The engineer will lead the rethinking of transaction layers and scalability architecture from first principles while guiding initiatives for next-generation CDC pipelines, log storage, and tiered storage. Key responsibilities include providing deep technical guidance, mentoring engineers, and aligning technical strategy with platform priorities. Candidates must possess extensive experience designing and operating highly scalable distributed systems, with specific expertise in database systems like Spanner, DynamoDB, or CockroachDB. The role requires strong communication skills to articulate complex concepts and a proven ability to drive outcomes in high-stakes environments involving modern data storage and security.
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