Senior Software Engineer, iCloud Efficiency

　　Santa Clara Valley (Cupertino),California,United States

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　　Summary

　　Posted:Dec 14, 2023

　　Weekly Hours: 40

　　Role Number: 200527534

　　In Apple’s iCloud services organization, efficiency is not just a technical goal; it's a crucial part of our dedication to environmental sustainability and efficient resource utilization. The iCloud Efficiency Engineering team plays a pivotal role in ensuring that our cloud services are not only robust and reliable but also efficiently apply resources at scale. This team focuses on capacity planning, performance optimization, and the development of sophisticated cost models for iCloud's large-scale services. As a Senior Software Engineer, iCloud Efficiency, you will be at the forefront of driving efficiency in one of the world’s largest cloud infrastructures, supporting billions of devices globally. If this interests your creative chops, we would love to hear from you!

　　Key Qualifications

　　Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in large-scale cloud services or similar environments

　　Shown experience in capacity planning and resource optimization of large-scale services, with a strong understanding of the complexities involved in scaling cloud-based solutions

　　Knowledge of machine learning pipelines and service monitoring tools a plus

　　Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate sophisticated ideas clearly and optimally to multi-functional teams

　　Hands-on experience with platform observability tools, enabling deep insights into service performance and helping to drive optimizations

　　Experienced in developing cost models and strategies for software services, ensuring efficient resource utilization and cost-effectiveness.

　　Knowledge and experience of OS environments such as Linux or Unix and ability to script for them in Python, Go or PowerShell.

　　Hands on experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes or equivalent

　　Comfortable working in a multifaceted, fast-growing team

　　Description

　　The Senior Software Engineer, iCloud Efficiency will be a key player in Apple’s ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of its cloud services. This role involves in-depth analysis and capacity planning to ensure scalability and reliability while minimizing resource wastage. You will collaborate closely with engineering teams, data scientists, and finance experts to develop and implement strategies that align with Apple’s cloud sustainability and resource utilization principles. Your work will directly contribute to optimizing iCloud’s performance, influencing the unit cost of services and the overall customer experience.

　　Education & Experience

　　Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred. Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants.

　　Additional Requirements

　　Pay & Benefits

　　At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $170,700 and $300,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.Learn more (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html) about Apple Benefits.Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.Apple Footer

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　　Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. United States Department of Labor. Learn more (Opens in a new window) .

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