Software Engineer, Observability
Description For Software Engineer, Observability
Apple Services Engineering (ASE) team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Observability team, focusing on building next-generation foundational tools for Apple's software developers. This role involves working with petabyte-scale data systems that must maintain global scalability and high availability. The position offers an opportunity to work on some of the largest services in the world, developing observability platforms and services that help Apple engineers gain insights into their systems.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing highly scalable infrastructure services, working with cross-functional teams, and mentoring other engineers. The role requires expertise in distributed systems, Java programming, and a deep understanding of core computer science concepts. You'll be working with technologies like OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, and Grafana, and will have the opportunity to influence the direction of observability solutions at Apple.
The position offers competitive compensation, including a base salary range of $143,100 to $264,200, plus additional benefits such as stock options, comprehensive healthcare, and education reimbursement. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who are passionate about building robust, scalable systems and want to make an impact on millions of Apple users worldwide.
The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with strong communication skills, showing both the courage to challenge the status quo and the humility to collaborate effectively with others. You'll be joining a collaborative and friendly team that values creativity, efficiency, and simplicity in software delivery.
Responsibilities For Software Engineer, Observability
- Requirement gathering across cross functional teams
- Developing practical, fault-tolerant high-performance distributed systems
- Leading and participating in technical design discussions across cross functional teams
- Gain in-depth understanding of the domain and come up with creative ideas
- Lead independent research in the field of work
- Mentor other engineers in the team
Requirements For Software Engineer, Observability
- BS or MS in CS or equivalent
- 5+ years of industry experience
- Experience with Java
- Experience with designing, implementing and supporting highly scalable infrastructure services
- Deep understanding and work experience in distributed systems
- Deep understanding of core CS concepts including data structures, algorithms and concurrent programming
- Strong attention to detail and excellent analytical capabilities
- Great communication skills
Benefits For Software Engineer, Observability
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
- Retirement benefits
- Employee stock programs
- Education reimbursement
- Discretionary restricted stock unit awards
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with discount
- Discretionary bonuses
- Relocation benefits
