Senior Software Engineer - Cloud Services Engineering, Kubernetes
Imagine what you could do at Apple! Here, phenomenal ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. We are seeking an extraordinary Software Engineer to join us in Apple Services Engineering focusing on designing, implementing, and managing new capabilities and tools for Kubernetes across data centers, private compute, and public cloud environments. Our team is responsible for ensuring the robust and scalable Kubernetes infrastructure, supporting critical Apple services, and collaborating with diverse internal customers. If this interests your creative and development chops, come join our team!
Description
This is a highly technical, hands-on role within Apple Services Engineering. You'll be instrumental in designing, implementing, and managing new capabilities and tools for Kubernetes across both data centers and private compute environments, as well as public cloud services. We're looking for someone with extensive and deep experience in infrastructure and application management, coupled with practical knowledge of Kubernetes, public cloud platforms, software engineering, operations, and automation. You'll be responsible for ensuring the robust and scalable operation of our Kubernetes infrastructure, supporting critical Apple services. A key aspect of this role involves building and managing relationships with a diverse set of internal customers who rely on the platform. Your ability to collaborate effectively will be critical to our collective success. You'll be joining a team of highly skilled, enthusiastic, and passionate engineers working in a leading-edge and constantly evolving space.
Minimum Qualifications
- 5+ YOE of strong Kubernetes knowledge
- 5+ YOE of proficiency with various programming languages such as Go or Java and API patterns using REST/gRPC
- Experience with developer tooling and containerization.
- Experience operating and developing infrastructure and services in public cloud environments
- Excellent communications skills, capable of working with cross functional technical and business teams and varying levels of management, in a professional manner.
- Bachelor's in Computer Science or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with open source projects
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $181,100 and $318,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .
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