Software Engineer - Release Management Team

Apple

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About The Position

In this role, you will develop and support critical infrastructure that powers experiences for millions of users every day. You'll tackle technical challenges, contributing to the design and implementation of new distributed services and optimizing existing systems for performance and reliability. You will develop and implement scalable, resilient microservices, deploying them across multi-cloud environments and helping to ensure our systems meet the demanding requirements of global-scale operations. Working in a highly collaborative environment, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, engineering groups, and operations to understand requirements, deliver integrated solutions, and ensure seamless system functionality. You will troubleshoot complex production issues, contribute to root cause analyses, and implement preventative measures that strengthen our infrastructure. You will have the opportunity to contribute to technical discussions, participate in comprehensive code reviews, and help develop technical design documents. Your contributions will be vital in fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, supporting engineering excellence across the organization.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent work experience 8+ years of experience with proficiency in designing, developing, and maintaining large-scale distributed systems with high availability and performance requirements
• Strong programming skills in object programming, with understanding of software engineering principles and best practices
• Extensive experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment practices
• Experience with distributed version control systems, particularly GitHub.
• Demonstrated ability to dive deep into complex and ambiguous technical problems, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong collaboration skills with experience building and maintaining partnerships across Engineering, QA, and Operations teams
• Self-motivated and proactive approach to problem-solving, with persistence in driving issues to resolution

Nice To Haves

• Strong programming skills in Java, Kotlin, or Python, with an understanding of software engineering principles and best practices.
• Knowledge of Linux systems and Kubernetes, including container orchestration, performance tuning, debugging, and system-level programming.
• Proven track record of managing multiple priorities in dynamic environments where requirements shift rapidly

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees