Platform Software Engineer, Infrastructure Services

Apple • Sunnyvale, CA

19h

About The Position

Every time someone downloads an iOS update, streams a show on Apple TV+, or uses maps for direction, they're relying on Apple's Edge Infrastructure. The Edge Engineering team builds and operates the software that powers this content distribution layer, serving more than a billion people worldwide. We're looking for a software engineer who is energized by working at the intersection of systems architecture, networking, and software development, and who wants their code to operate at a scale few teams ever reach. In this role, you will split your time between building new software and operating the systems that power content delivery for over a billion Apple users. You will start with clear direction and well-defined projects, but as you build context and confidence, you will increasingly identify problems on your own and propose solutions to the team. That growth is by design: we are looking for someone at the stage in their career where they are ready to transition from executing on well-scoped tasks to owning the "what" and "why," not just the "how." You will be supported in that growth through regular design reviews, knowledge-sharing sessions, and mentorship from senior engineers. Your work will have broad visibility across Apple, and you will help shape how the team adopts modern tooling, including GenAI-driven workflows, to make operations smarter and more efficient. If you enjoy working across the full stack, from networking and systems to application development, and you are ready to take the next step in your engineering career, this is the role for you.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in software development with a focus on infrastructure or internet-facing systems.
• Proficiency in Python, Go, and shell scripting (Bash or similar).
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, and TLS.

Nice To Haves

• Experience building Python web backends using frameworks such as FastAPI or other ASGI-based applications.
• Experience with relational databases, particularly SQL and PostgreSQL.
• Experience deploying and managing applications on Kubernetes using tools such as Helm, Pulumi, or Flux.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Spinnaker, Argo, or Jenkins.
• Experience with configuration management tools such as Salt, Ansible, or Puppet.
• Familiarity with Enterprise Linux and Linux-based server administration.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies such as HTML5, TypeScript, JavaScript, or React.

Responsibilities

• Building new software for content distribution.
• Operating systems that power content delivery.
• Identifying problems and proposing solutions.
• Owning the 'what' and 'why' of projects.
• Shaping the team's adoption of modern tooling, including GenAI-driven workflows.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level