Apple

Sr. Data Engineer, iCloud

Apple$150K — $180K *
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience with Spark and distributed data technologies (Hadoop, Presto, etc.)
  • Proficient in Java, Python, or Scala
  • Deep understanding of Data Principles, Architecture & Modeling
  • Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail
  • Experience in complex, cross-functional organizations
  • Excellent communication and collaboration capabilities
  • Familiarity with AWS cloud resources (S3, EC2, etc.)
  • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

  • Engineer efficient data pipelines for structured and unstructured data
  • Own and evolve datasets related to iCloud products and interactions
  • Build data solutions that integrate with existing systems
  • Drive business outcomes through key technical decisions
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data frameworks
  • Deliver high-quality data solutions for improved decision-making

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth in a leading tech environment
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and tools
  • Collaboration with a talented and diverse team
  • Flexible work environment
  • Exposure to innovative projects and industry-leading practices
Full Job Description
What you will do: Engineer efficient, adaptable and scalable data pipelines to process structured and unstructured data Own and evolve extremely rich datasets on iCloud products and platform interactions to power a wide variety of use cases Build forward-looking data solutions that interface well with existing systems and use judgement to bring cutting edge technologies in the industry to suit iCloud needs Understand how key technical decisions will drive business outcomes and deliver/aid data frameworks and platforms that improve delivery with high-quality to those outcomes by partnering with cross functional teams Join a stunning team of data experts with diverse skill set, and deliver excellent solutions that better enable our decision-making process.

Minimum Qualifications

8+ years of experience working with Spark and other distributed data technologies (e.g. Hadoop, Presto, Flink, Druid) for building efficient & large scale data pipelines

Highly proficient in at least one of Java, Python or Scala

Deep expertise in Data Principles, Data Architecture & Data Modeling, Strong SQL skills

Strong problem solver with meticulous attention to detail, capable of taking on loosely defined problems

Experience working in a complex, matrixed organization involving cross-functional, and/or cross-business projects

Strong communication and collaboration skills & ability to lead high-level discussions on technology strategy and approach

Conceptually familiar with AWS cloud resources (S3, EC2, RDS etc)

MS or BS in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics or a related field OR equivalent practical experience in Software or Data Engineering

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Cloud Computing platforms like Amazon AWS, Google Cloud

Experience with building stream-processing applications using Apache Flink, Spark-Streaming, Apache Storm, Kafka Streams or others

Experience with Search systems (such as ElasticSearch, Solr), NoSQL datastores (such as HBase, Cassandra, MongoDB)

Experience building distributed, high-volume data services is a plus

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.

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Net Income
$63.9 billion
Founded
1976
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+11.5%
Revenue
$294.1 billion
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