Software Engineer
Cupertino, California, United States
Hardware
The Satellite Connectivity Group is seeking a senior engineer experienced in software development for a distributed production system, as well as for data transformation, visualization and tooling. You will collaborate across our group to implement new services and functionality for our network.
You should have strong technical skills, be able to think creatively, and have a passion for working across a diverse set of disciplines. You will be part of a team building technology that will make a difference and drive innovation that matters!
Description
At Apple, we strive every single day to craft products that enrich people’s lives. Our successes are the result of skilled domain experts working in an environment that encourages creativity, collaboration, and rethinking of old problems in new ways! As a member of the Satellite Connectivity Group, you will work on the satellite network that enables connectivity to iPhone when off the grid without cellular or Wi-Fi coverage. Every day, Apple customers use Emergency SOS via satellite to access emergency assistance when they are in need of help and have no other means to communicate. You will have the unique and rewarding opportunity to shape this and other critical services to the benefit and safety of millions of Apple device users.
We are looking for a senior engineer that has experience with delivering high-performance software that runs in a distributed setting. You should be able to design clever algorithms to solve complex computational problems, write efficient code using modern paradigms, and follow industry-standard software development & deployment process to contribute to a production system.
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience with developing large-scale distributed production systems and services
- Modern Python proficiency
- 5 years of experience in software engineering
- Bachelors degree in Engineering (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering)
- Sharp analytical skills to debug issues across network protocol stack layers, including root cause analysis from logs and metrics
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage relationships across functional areas across functional areas
Key Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with data transformation & processing pipelines
- Experience developing custom tooling to support feature testing, simulation and validation
- Experience developing interactive user-facing visualizations
- Familiarity with modern DevOps philosophy and process
- Experience profiling and developing highly performant code
- C/C++/Golang proficiency
- Experience with wireless communications protocols (PHY, MAC)
- Masters or Ph.D. in Engineering (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering)
Education & Experience
Additional Requirements
Pay & Benefits
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