Software Data Engineer
Description For Software Data Engineer
Join Apple's Core Motion team as a Data Engineer in an exciting role focused on building next-generation health sensors and features. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on health-related features across multiple Apple hardware platforms, specifically the Apple Watch and iPhone. You'll be responsible for designing and developing scalable data platforms that enable health sensors and features.
The role involves working with large-scale Core Motion User Studies, managing data collection and processing pipelines, and collaborating with multiple teams including Algorithm Engineering, Quality Engineering, and Study Operations. You'll be at the forefront of developing health-related technologies that directly impact Apple's hardware platforms.
As a member of the Software and Services team, you'll work with cutting-edge technology in parallel computing systems and data processing. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through various stock programs.
The ideal candidate should have strong programming skills in Python, experience with distributed computing systems like Spark, and a passion for solving complex problems with unique data streams. This role provides an excellent opportunity to work on meaningful health technology projects while being part of Apple's innovative ecosystem.
Working at Apple means joining a company committed to inclusion and diversity, with a strong focus on professional development and work-life balance. The position offers competitive base pay, stock options, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work on products that impact millions of users worldwide.
Responsibilities For Software Data Engineer
- Facilitate the engineering of large scale Core Motion User Studies involving the Apple Watch and iPhone
- Be directly responsible for the health study data collection and processing pipelines
- Work with the Data Engineering team to develop general use tooling
- Collaborate with Algorithm Engineering on data collection, processing, and distribution
- Collaborate with Quality Engineering and Study Operations to design and implement frameworks to enable pipeline validation, monitoring and study management
Requirements For Software Data Engineer
- Bachelor/Masters Degree in Computer Science
- 3+ years of programming experience
- 1+ year distributed computing with Spark
- Strong software development skills, with a proficiency in both Object Oriented and Functional Python
- Demonstrated skill and experience with parallel computing systems such as PySpark and SparkSQL
Benefits For Software Data Engineer
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
- Retirement benefits
- Employee stock programs
- Educational expense reimbursement
- Discretionary bonuses
- Relocation assistance
- Employee discount on products
- Free services
