ASE Cassandra Storage – Database Systems Engineer

Apple's Cassandra Storage team is at the forefront of developing and contributing to Apache Cassandra, a critical distributed database powering many of Apple's essential internet services. As a Database Systems Engineer, you'll join a team of experts working on cutting-edge database technology and distributed systems. The role involves building and evolving major components of the database, including traffic management, security, and tenant isolation. You'll work with system-level hardware, networking components, and tackle complex distributed systems challenges. The position requires expertise in database concepts, performance engineering, and software validation. Your work will directly impact millions of Apple users, supporting iCloud, Media, and other internet services. The team values innovation, engineering rigor, and excellent communication skills. You'll collaborate with Site Reliability peers and internal customers, making this an opportunity to work on large-scale distributed systems with significant impact. The role offers comprehensive benefits, competitive compensation, and the chance to contribute to open-source communities.