Stability Engineer
Join Apple's Data Analytics team as a Software Engineer and build the data infrastructure that ensures world-class product stability. You'll architect and develop mission-critical data pipelines that process telemetry and diagnostics at unprecedented scale, enabling engineering teams across Apple to deliver stable, high-quality experiences to millions of users worldwide. Our platform serves as the foundation for data-driven stability improvements across Apple's entire product ecosystem.
Description
Your work will span the full spectrum of data engineering challenges-from designing fault-tolerant systems that process massive volumes of system telemetry, to creating resilient analytics infrastructure that enables teams to identify and prevent stability issues before they impact users. You'll collaborate extensively with platform and product engineering teams across Apple to understand their diagnostic data needs and implement efficient, scalable solutions that surface actionable insights. This includes building monitoring and observability tools that maintain system health across diverse computing environments, while ensuring your data pipelines operate with the rock-solid stability that Apple's reputation demands.
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Responsibilities
- Architect scalable data pipelines that process petabytes of telemetry and diagnostic data daily across Apple's product ecosystem
- Build fault-tolerant analytics infrastructure that enables engineering teams to identify and prevent stability issues
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Apple to gather requirements and deliver efficient data solutions
- Optimize data processing workflows to ensure rock-solid stability and performance at Apple scale
- Troubleshoot complex data pipeline issues and ensure consistent, stable data delivery
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in Computer Science
- Streaming development experience using Apache Kafka and Apache Flink
- Programming expertise using Java and Python
- Familiarity with big data processing engines like Apache Spark or Trino
- Proven knowledge of distributed systems, performant software engineering, and caching strategies
- Thrives in a collaborative environment and is comfortable working cross-functionally
- Able to navigate ambiguity with self-reliance and resourcefulness
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with NoSQL databases like Cassandra
- Experience with cloud DevOps using platforms like Kubernetes and S3
- Comfort with Java frameworks like Akka
- Some experience having developed native applications for Apple products
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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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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