Sr Software Engineer - Data Cloud
San Diego, California, United States
Software and Services
Ready to work with large-scale data systems that generate invaluable insights to teams that develop Apple's operating systems? The systems required to efficiently build and manage that software products billions of events per day and provide a unique opportunity to invaluable insights. Join an early-stage team that is building a modern analytics platform using an innovative approach to software engineering, ML, and cloud data management!
We are seeking a highly motivated software engineer to build optimized data extraction tools, infrastructure as code automation, scalable services, AI agents, and collaboratively build a modern semantic data layer. In this role, you will leverage cloud services like AWS and Snowflake, architect data layers in data build tool, design services and extraction jobs in Kubernetes, and create tools in Swift and Python. Work directly with a variety of Apple teams to help them optimize their data management needs and ultimately provide insights to best support their customers.
We believe that every engineer brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. Far more than any specific experience or skill set, we are looking for engineers who are driven to build robust and reliable software, eager to learn and hone their skills, and enthusiastic about facilitating growth and knowledge sharing among team members.
Key Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience designing scalable data systems or cloud services.
- Excellent programming skills in modern languages like Python, TypeScript, and Swift.
- Proficient in SQL with at least 2 years of experience using cloud data analytics platforms such as Snowflake, Redshift, or BigQuery.
- Proven ability to enhance team standards in operational and development processes, from initial launch to maintenance, incorporating CI/CD and automated testing.
- History of creating maintainable and well-documented tools in shared, open-source, or internal codebases, showcased through examples or references.
Description
The Data Cloud team is building an analytics platform that creates invaluable insights to Apple’s development teams and their leadership. You’ll work on all aspects of the system including infrastructure as code, data pipelines, data modeling, documentation, AI agents, and other tools and services. Work directly with customers to understand their requirements and develop architectural solutions that prioritize performance, maintenance, and security.
In your role as a senior software engineer, you will:
- Create scalable solutions that enable other teams to be more productive with their data.
- Design and implement data modeling and governance strategies in data build tool and Snowflake.
- Automate testing, data verification, and deployments.
- Create tools, services, docs, and frameworks that can be leveraged by multiple teams to simplify data management.
- Develop high-performance data pipelines and services on AWS and internal cloud systems.
- Champion the refinement and adoption of standards for internal open source initiatives.
- Present technical designs and strategies to your team, customers, and leadership.
Here you’ll find that we are committed to excellence in software development, working alongside a team of highly skilled colleagues who are open to collaboration and knowledge sharing. We offer a relaxed work environment that promotes personal and professional growth. As our team is in the early stages of formation, you will have the opportunity to take the lead on several new initiatives.
Education & Experience
BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Math, or equivalent experience.