Sr. Development Data Engineer, Music, Books, & Podcasts Content Data Services

Apple Services Engineering is seeking a Senior Development Data Engineer to join their dynamic team working on Music, Books, and Podcasts Content Data Services. This role sits at the intersection of Apple's massive entertainment delivery infrastructure, serving over 175 countries in 37+ languages.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work on systems and data pipelines that power core features in Apple Music, Books, and Podcasts. You'll be responsible for evolving and maintaining critical datasets while ensuring high data quality standards. The role requires a blend of technical expertise in distributed computing, data engineering, and strong communication skills.

As a senior engineer, you'll work with cutting-edge technologies including Spark, Kafka, and distributed systems, while crafting scalable solutions that impact millions of users. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, legal, and business development, contributing to Apple's vision of combining art and technology.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of experience, strong proficiency in Java/Scala, and expertise in building large-scale data pipelines. You'll be joining a team that values continuous improvement, automation, and maintains Apple's core value of privacy protection. The role offers comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage, stock options, and educational support, along with the opportunity to work on products that shape the future of digital entertainment.

This position is perfect for a self-starting, ambitious individual who questions assumptions and thrives in a collaborative environment. You'll be part of Apple's larger mission to deliver exceptional entertainment experiences while maintaining the highest standards of data engineering excellence.