Apple Music Data Engineering Software Engineer

Apple Music, a cornerstone of Apple's business, is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join their dynamic team of music-loving engineers. This role sits at the intersection of big data and music streaming, supporting a platform that serves millions of users worldwide. The position involves building and maintaining large-scale data systems that power crucial features of Apple Music's ecosystem.

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing high-throughput, reliable data processing systems that handle petabytes of mission-critical data. This data powers everything from executive reporting to search functionality, recommendations, and marketing initiatives. The role offers a unique opportunity to impact how millions of users discover and enjoy music across Apple's ecosystem, from Shazam to HomePod.

Working at Apple Music means joining a team that's passionate about both technology and music. You'll be challenged to "Think Different" while solving complex technical problems at a global scale. The role combines the excitement of working with cutting-edge big data technologies with the satisfaction of enhancing the world's most complete music experience. With competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to shape the future of music streaming, this position offers an exceptional opportunity for a senior engineer looking to make a significant impact.

The ideal candidate will bring expertise in distributed computing, data architecture, and scalable systems, along with proficiency in languages like Scala, Java, and SQL. You'll work with technologies including Hadoop, Spark, and Kafka, while collaborating with various teams to deliver data-driven solutions that enhance the Apple Music experience for users worldwide.