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System Performance Engineer

Yesterday Seattle, WA

Join the Apple Service Engineering (ASE) team and drive innovation that matters! The ASE team builds and provides systems and infrastructure that fuel Apple's services. As part of this team, you will be responsible for building and integrating technologies that enhance people's lives. We are also tasked with enabling Apple Intelligence and Private Cloud Compute in the cloud. We are seeking a System Performance Engineer with a proven track record of developing technology that has made a significant impact.

Description

Collaborate cross-functionally with architecture, platform design, SOC architects, and software teams to deliver exceptional end-to-end performance that delights our customers. In this role, you'll be responsible for the performance of one or more products. Specifically, you'll be tasked with ensuring the end-to-end performance of Private Cloud Compute running Apple Intelligence in the cloud. This position demands technical expertise and depth to work on various elements of the stack, from SOC to the platform, software stack, and communication with the external world. You'll collaborate with architecture teams to define the product and set its power and performance targets, and with the SRE team to assess end-to-end performance and develop automation and infrastructure tools to evaluate the performance of our Apple Intelligence products. Strong problem-solving skills and effective communication are crucial for success in this role.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to implement and coordinate telemetry using monitoring and observability tools such as Splunk, Grafana, and Prometheus

Proficiency in SQL and experience with at least one major data analytics platform, such as Hadoop, Spark, or Snowflake.

Minimum Qualifications

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3+ years of experience as a Performance Engineer

Strong experience in data and AI-related fields such as software architecture or AI engineering, software development, data science, data analysis, or data lead roles, with experience across both traditional ML systems and GenAI LLMs.

In-depth professional experience with cloud operations

Strong understanding of hardware components and hardware/software interaction

Proven understanding of network technologies, protocols and procedures for iOS and macOS

Proven track record to own a complete functional area of an application or product

Able to work independently and should be dedicated

Excellent communication & interpersonal skills

Comfortable with troubleshooting/debugging/reproducing issues

Scripting and programming skills in C/C++, Python, SQL, Shell

M.S., or Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science

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 .

Client-provided location(s): Seattle, WA
Job ID: apple-200615871-3337_rxr-658
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-11-10T19:05:25

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Parental Benefits

      • Work Flexibility

        • Office Life and Perks

          • Vacation and Time Off

            • Financial and Retirement

              • Professional Development

                • Diversity and Inclusion

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