Senior Software Engineer - FoundationDB
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Apple is hiring a Senior Software Engineer - FoundationDB. Apple is seeking an experienced database Software Engineer to develop the next generation of Apple's cloud services. This role involves working on a core component of the iCloud Platform, with individual responsibility and influence over the backend. The engineer will help drive efficiency improvements for the product, including scaling, latency reduction, availability, and cost reduction, impacting hundreds of millions of users.
Key focus areas include Develop next‑generation iCloud backend components, Drive full‑cycle efficiency improvements including scaling, latency reduction, availability, and cost, and Build and maintain highly scalable distributed systems.
Successful candidates bring 7+ Years Industry Experience In Designing, Implementing, And Operating Highly Scalable Distributed Systems and Bachelor's Degree In Engineering-Related Field Or Equivalent Related Experience. Important skills include FoundationDB, C++, Performance Benchmarking, Debugging Distributed Systems, and Tuning Distributed Systems. Preferred (not required): Managing Technical Complexity, Managing Organizational Complexity, Drive Project To Production, and Communication Skills.
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Role Number: 200671654-3337
Summary
Imagine what we could do together. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming phenomenal products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job, and there's no telling what we could accomplish. Apple is looking for an experienced database Software Engineer to help develop the next generation of Apple's cloud services. You will be working on a core component of the iCloud Platform that makes Apple's experiences so phenomenal. We are growing, and so is our mission — each day, more of Apple's customers count on the services that we provide.
Description
This FoundationDB team needs strong, dedicated developers to join and help build the system to reach new heights. This person will have a tremendous amount of individual responsibility and influence over the direction of the backend, powering many critical Apple services for years to come. You should be someone who has ideas and a passion for software that maximizes reuse, efficiency, and simplicity. FoundationDB has a unique simulation testing framework for correctness. In addition to simulation, you will help drive the full cycle of efficiency improvement for the product, including scaling system, reducing latency, improving availability, and reducing cost. This work will impact hundreds of millions of users and be important to the success of some of the most visible current and future Apple features.
Minimum Qualifications
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7+ years of industry experience in designing, implementing, and operating highly scalable distributed systems
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Working experience with programming languages such as C++ Experience in performance benchmarking, debugging, and tuning distributed systems
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Bachelor's Degree in an engineering-related field or equivalent related experience
Preferred Qualifications
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Experienced in managing technical and organizational complexity, able to drive a project from a simple idea to production
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Excellent communication skills, able to build relationships with diverse groups of people
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Adept in approaching problems flexibly and innovating new solutions
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Curious: Desire and ability to independently learn
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Technology: Familiarity with NoSQL or other modern data storage systems, including expertise in replication, consensus, and transactions
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.
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