Senior Software Engineer, Apple Services Engineering [Kubernetes]

Apple Services Engineering (ASE) is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Compute team, focusing on Kubernetes infrastructure that powers critical Apple services like iCloud, iTunes, Siri, and Maps. This role presents a unique opportunity to work at the foundation of Apple's global services infrastructure.

The position requires an experienced engineer with strong expertise in Kubernetes and Go programming, who will be responsible for building and enhancing infrastructure to generate Kubernetes clusters that can scale to meet the demands of Apple's diverse services portfolio. You'll work alongside world-class engineers on core Kubernetes components, with a particular focus on controllers and infrastructure.

As a senior engineer, you'll collaborate with teams across Apple to develop features that enable Kubernetes clusters to meet various needs around container orchestration. Your work will directly impact the scalability, availability, and performance of services used by millions of Apple customers worldwide. The role involves significant interaction with the upstream Kubernetes community to drive Apple's requirements and ensure the platform delivers applications at scale to end users.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of experience, strong technical expertise in Kubernetes and Go, and excellent communication skills. You'll be working in Seattle, one of Apple's key engineering hubs, with competitive compensation including a base salary range of $166,600 to $296,300, plus additional benefits like stock options, comprehensive healthcare, and educational support.

This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale distributed systems that power some of the world's most popular services. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, technical excellence, and the ability to solve complex problems at scale. If you're passionate about cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, and building reliable, scalable systems that impact millions of users, this role at Apple presents an exceptional opportunity to advance your career while working on cutting-edge technology.