Apple

Software Development Engineer

Apple$171K — $258K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Information Technology or related field
  • 5 years of experience in software engineering or related occupation
  • 3 years of experience with backend services and APIs using Go (Golang) or Java
  • 3 years experience with containerized applications in Kubernetes environments
  • 3 years of experience in implementing observability solutions using Prometheus
  • 3 years of experience configuring Grafana for monitoring and alerting
  • Experience with relational and non-relational databases like PostgreSQL or AWS DynamoDB

Responsibilities

  • Design, engineer, test, and release software solutions with observability features
  • Collaborate with customer teams to gather requirements and develop project plans
  • Debug and resolve software defects and issue prioritization and release fixes
  • Conduct code reviews to ensure quality and adherence to team standards
  • Utilize knowledge of Apple's data centers to meet customer needs
  • Implement configuration and performance changes across Observability Collection systems
  • Support production systems running on Linux to maintain reliability

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Employee stock purchase plan with discounted stock options
  • Reimbursement for educational expenses, including tuition
  • Access to a range of discounted products and free services
  • Eligibility for discretionary bonuses or commission payments
  • Relocation assistance potentially available
Full Job Description
Description

APPLE INC has the following available in Seattle, Washington. Design, engineer, test, and release software solutions, including integrating observability features by collaborating with customer teams, planning timelines, and making configuration and performance changes across the Observability Collection systems. Debug and resolve software defects and issues by screening, prioritizing, implementing, and releasing fixes, while understanding the interactions between the Mosaic Collection systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to collect requirements, develop project plans, present information, and utilize the capabilities of the Mosaic and Monstor systems, along with knowledge of Apple's data centers, to meet customer needs. Additionally, participate in code reviews to ensure quality, adherence to team standards, and leverage specialized knowledge of the Mosaic Agent system. 40 hours/week. 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 $171,600 - $258,100/yr and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

PAY & BENEFITS: 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: https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree or a foreign equivalent in Information Technology or related field and 5 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.

3 years of experience with each of the following skills is required:

Designing and developing backend services and APIs using Go (Golang) or Java to support observability infrastructure, telemetry ingestion, and data processing pipelines for distributed systems.

Deploying and operating containerized applications in Kubernetes-based production environments, including managing observability workloads, configuring deployments and services, and ensuring high availability and reliability of monitoring systems.

Designing and integrating high-performance service communication interfaces using HTTP/HTTPS or gRPC, enabling efficient and reliable interactions between observability services and external systems.

Implementing system and application observability solutions using Prometheus, including defining metric schemas and labels, exporting and collecting time-series metrics to monitor infrastructure health and performance.

Configuring and managing Grafana for visualization and alerting, including creating monitoring dashboards, managing plugins, defining alerting rules, and supporting observability visualization infrastructure.

Designing, implementing, and maintaining relational and non-relational databases, including working with technologies such as PostgreSQL or AWS DynamoDB, to support observability data storage, retrieval, and analysis.

Designing, implementing, and supporting distributed systems, including applying fault-tolerance techniques, building high-availability architectures, implementing failure detection and recovery mechanisms, and ensuring scalability, consistency, and reliability across multi-service and multi-node production environments.

Supporting production systems running on Linux-based operating systems, including troubleshooting operational issues, analyzing system behavior, and maintaining system reliability for observability services.

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

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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