Apple

Senior/Staff Software Engineer, Apple Services Engineering

Apple$130K — $180K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years in distributed systems, container orchestration, or cloud infrastructure
  • Strong experience in building and scaling Kubernetes or similar systems
  • Familiarity with Kueue, Yunikorn, or similar technologies preferred
  • Proficient in Golang
  • Excellent communication skills for multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Experience managing large-scale distributed systems

Responsibilities

  • Develop features for Kubernetes clusters to meet team needs
  • Enhance scalability, availability, and performance of services
  • Evolve architecture to support growth and customer satisfaction
  • Collaborate with SRE to troubleshoot and resolve production issues
  • Optimize container orchestration workflows across the organization

Benefits

  • Opportunities to work on transformative projects
  • Collaborative work environment with world-class engineers
  • Engagement with the upstream community
  • Chance to influence cutting-edge technology
  • Focus on building products that impact millions globally
Full Job Description
Apple Service Engineering (ASE)'s Compute team is seeking an experienced software engineer to build and enhance the way teams across Apple deploy their workloads on Kubernetes clusters. You will work with world-class engineers on core components of Kubernetes with an emphasis on controllers and infrastructure to optimize efficiency while engaging with the upstream community to drive Apple's requirements. Ultimately, you will help build the platform that delivers our applications at scale to our end users. As part of the ASE Compute organization, you will: * Partner with teams across Apple to develop features and functionality that enable Kubernetes clusters to meet their needs around container orchestration. * Improve the scalability, availability, and performance of our services centered around Kubernetes * Evolve the design and architecture to support continued growth while ensuring customer satisfaction and smooth operations * Partner with SRE to triage, investigate, and remediate production issues Bachelor's Degree in an engineering-related field, or equivalent related experience. 5+ years of experience in distributed systems, container orchestration, or cloud infrastructure engineering. Strong experience with building and scaling core components of Kubernetes or similar orchestration systems Experience with Kueue, Yunikorn or related technologies to increase efficiency of Kubernetes clusters preferred Highly proficient in Golang Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams Ability to drive a project from a simple idea to production Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Experience building and operating large-scale distributed systems

About Apple

Apple is a corporation that designs, manufactures, and markets mobile communication and media devices, personal computers, portable digital music players, and sells a variety of related software, services, peripherals, networking solutions, and third-party digital content and applications. Apple provides many products and services, including iPhone; iPad; iPod; Mac; Apple TV; a portfolio of consumer and professional software applications; the iOS and OS X operating systems; iCloud; and accessories, service, and support offerings. It sells its products worldwide through its retail stores, online stores, direct sales force and third-party cellular network carriers, wholesalers, retailers, and value-added resellers to the consumer and also sells third-party iPhone, iPad, Mac and iPod compatible products, including application software and accessories through its online and retail stores. Introduced in 1984, the Macintosh was the first widely sold personal computer with a graphical user interface (GUI). That feature and others such as an improved floppy drive design and a low-cost hard drive that made data retrieval faster helped Apple cultivate a reputation for innovation. Apple was named as the most admired company in the United States in 2008 and in the world from 2008 to 2012 by the Fortune magazine. The company was founded by Steven Paul Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Gerald Wayne on April 1, 1976, and is headquartered in Cupertino, California.

Apple Careers

Join Apple, a place where extraordinary people gather to do their best work. Our ever-expanding global team is at the forefront of innovation and leadership in the tech industry. At Apple, we're not just building products—we're crafting the kind of wonder that revolutionizes entire industries. It's the diversity of our people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Work You’ll Do Embark on a journey with Apple’s market-leading team to help some of the world’s most influential companies navigate their path to digital mastery with cutting-edge technology and services. Transform industries and touch lives with your unique ideas at Apple. Here, you’ll lead through a unique position at the intersection of technology, creativity, and robust industry expertise. Collaborate with a global team of professionals who are at the top of their game in technology and design. Apple isn’t just a company, it’s a community of innovators and passionate thinkers. Introducing the Apple Innovation and Leadership Initiative We are building a market-leading team to drive our efforts in delivering groundbreaking solutions and services. At Apple, job opportunities are abundant, offering you the chance to explore diverse roles from engineering to marketing, all designed to empower your career growth. Do Innovative Work Join the largest group of creative and technical experts in the world—professionals dedicated to redefining what’s possible through technology and innovation. Deliver targeted solutions through a depth and breadth of expertise that’s unmatched, driving forward our commitment to excellence and leadership in every project we undertake. Be Part of a Great Team Engage in a wide range of projects utilizing Apple’s technology and resources. Harness the unparalleled capabilities, global scale, and joint solution development that only Apple can offer. Future-Proof Your Career Advance your career with limitless opportunities at Apple. Go as far as your ambition takes you with unmatched training, development, and certification support. Explore Discover how Apple is leading the way in tech innovation: [With iOS] Businesses can streamline operations and enhance customer interactions... READ MORE Smart home technology integration that sets the standard for convenience and security... READ MORE The Apple Experience Our combined service capabilities, global scale, and joint solution development help clients overcome challenges and lead transformation in their industries. Clients worldwide look to Apple for new strategies and solutions that drive growth and innovation in the digital era. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We look for passionate, curious, creative, and solution-driven team players. Whether you’re seeking a professional role, an internship, or a leadership position, Apple offers a variety of employment opportunities. SEARCH APPLE JOBS Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. READ CAREERS BLOG Job Alert Emails Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. See what exciting and rewarding opportunities await at Apple, a company committed to diversity, innovation, and leadership. Explore job opportunities, employment benefits, and the culture of growth and innovation at Apple. Prepare your resume, hone your interview skills, and ready yourself for a career at one of the most prestigious companies in the world. Join us in pushing the boundaries of what is possible.
Learn more about Apple
Size
154,000 employees
Market Cap
$2,074.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$63.9 billion
Founded
1976
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$294.1 billion
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