Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something - you’ll add something. Are you meticulously organized and highly observant? Join our Information Systems and Technology group and play a vital function on one of two Apple teams: Software and Services and Corporate Functions. From Apple ID to the Apple website to our data centers around the globe, our diverse collection of engineers, designers and creators manage the massive systems and services that so many people rely on every single day. We also build the custom tools that empower other Apple employees to solve problems on their own. Joining this group means you’ll be part of the Apple nerve center. You could play a meaningful role in helping Apple connect with over a billion customer devices around the world. Or you could help over 130,000 employees stay connected with each other and our suppliers. Together, you and your team will help everyone at Apple do what they do best: explore every possibility. Apple is looking for an engineer to join the Edge Services team responsible for critical systems, such as Apple DNS, that every single Apple team and billions of customer devices depend on! The work involves contributing infrastructure code (Go, shell, C…) to handle services and clusters of servers on six continents in various network environments, address production issues and design for the future

DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a skilled software engineer with deep understanding of a technical system, leading the evolution of its architecture as well as contributing infrastructure code for it in the service of other teams and systems. The ideal candidate will have a solid grasp of backend system architecture and experience optimizing and working with large databases. You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, collaborate across teams, and demonstrate creativity in solving tough problems with a solid focus on the customer experience. Adaptability, innovation, and a passion for backend systems are key to success in this role.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Deep technical expertise in a technical area
• Strong programming skills in language in one or more of the languages: Go, C, shell, python
• Proficient working with APIs and understanding of API integration
• Experience of designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and high-performance backend applications.
• Experience with various Linux flavors (Redhat, FreeBSD )
• Experience with revision control systems, continuous integration, unit testing, code reviews and configuration management systems

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years experience in a software engineering role
• Experience dealing with large database problems and scaling techniques a plus.
• Experience with DNS protocols, systems, and best practices
• Hands on experience with DNS software such as Bind, PowerDNS, NSD, and/or Unbound a plus

Please refer the Job description for details