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.Are you meticulously organized and highly observant? Join our Information Systems and Technology group and play a vital function on one of two Apple teams: Software and Services and Corporate Functions. From Apple ID to the Apple website to our data centers around the globe, our diverse collection of engineers, designers and creators manage the massive systems and services that so many people rely on every single day. We also build the custom tools that empower other Apple employees to solve problems on their own. Joining this group means you’ll be part of the Apple nerve center. You could play a meaningful role in helping Apple connect with over a billion customer devices around the world. Or you could help over 130,000 employees stay connected with each other and our suppliers. Together, you and your team will help everyone at Apple do what they do best: explore every possibility.Apple is looking for an engineer to join the Edge Services team responsible for critical systems, such as Apple DNS, that every single Apple team and billions of customer devices depend on! The work involves contributing infrastructure code (Go, shell, C...) to handle services and clusters of servers on six continents in various network environments, address production issues and design for the future

Description

We are looking for an engineer with a validated experience of deeply understanding a technical system, being responsible for the evolution of its architecture and contributing infrastructure code for it in the service of other teams and systems. Such contributor is able to dig into the failures of said systems and work in a collaborative way toward urgent remediation as well as longer term architectural and procedural changes.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Experience developing deep technical expertise in a technical area
  • Strong programming skills in language in one or more of the languages: Go, C, shell, python
  • Experience with various Linux flavors (Redhat, FreeBSD )
  • Experience with DNS protocols, systems, and best practices
  • Hands on experience with DNS software such as Bind, PowerDNS, NSD, and/or Unbound

Key Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

  • 10+ years experience in a software engineering role
  • Experience building highly resilient OS image / install processes
  • Experience with revision control systems, continuous integration, unit testing, code reviews and configuration management systems
  • Knowledge of IPv6, UDP, HTTP, BGP etc a plus

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 $143,100 and $264,200, 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.