Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something.Apple is looking for a skilled Edge DevOps professional to join the Edge Services team. As part of this role, you will manage and optimize Apple’s global Edge infrastructure, which includes critical services such as CDN, DNS, GSLB, and NTP. Your work will involve building, upgrading, and maintaining this infrastructure to deliver exceptional performance and reliability. The ideal candidate is a dynamic team player who thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment and excels at adapting to constant change.

Description

The Edge Services team is seeking a DevOps engineer to join a small, dynamic team dedicated to building, upgrading, and maintaining Apple’s global Edge infrastructure, including CDN, DNS, GSLB, and NTP services. Your work will not only enhance the functionality and performance of these critical systems but also help redefine industry standards for reliability and distributed systems. In this role, you’ll tackle some of the most challenging and exciting problems in the industry, channeling your creativity and technical expertise to deliver innovative solutions. To thrive, you must be a skilled DevOps engineer who excels in a fast-paced environment, collaborating across teams and organizations. You have a passion for building robust system software, solving complex problems often considered impossible, and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Beyond technical proficiency, you will bring creativity, adaptability, and a forward-thinking approach to navigating new technical challenges and pushing boundaries.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Strong Linux skills are a must.
  • Experience with DNS, Git, BGP, Bird, NTP, curl.
  • Knowledge of OS deployment methods, kickstart, etc.

Key Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

  • Solid understanding with Systems orchestration systems, preferably SALT.
  • Scripting experience with Shell and or Python
  • Splunk experience

Education & Experience

Additional Requirements

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 $136,300 and $248,700, 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 take affirmative action to ensure 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.