Senior Site Reliability Engineer

Apple is seeking a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to join their Satellite Communications SRE team, focusing on building and maintaining critical infrastructure that enables satellite connectivity for iPhone users when they're off the grid. This role is part of the Satellite Connectivity Group, working on Emergency SOS via satellite services that help customers access emergency assistance when traditional communication methods are unavailable.

The position offers a unique opportunity to shape and develop infrastructure for life-saving services used by millions of Apple device users worldwide. You'll be responsible for building and maintaining large-scale, highly resilient systems that enable customer access to satellite communications services. The role involves working with bare metal, OS, platform, and network infrastructure, with complete end-to-end control over the infrastructure stack.

The ideal candidate will have strong Linux systems administration experience, proficiency in programming languages like Python or Go, and extensive knowledge of infrastructure-as-code approaches. Experience with Kubernetes, monitoring platforms, and large-scale service management is highly valued. You'll be part of a team with a no-ops culture, focusing on solving problems through software rather than manual intervention.

This is a rare opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that directly impacts user safety and communication capabilities. You'll be contributing to a service that literally saves lives by providing emergency communication capabilities when traditional methods are unavailable. The role combines technical challenges with meaningful impact, making it ideal for engineers who want to build scalable systems while making a difference in people's lives.