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Software Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure, Golang

Washington, WAOnsiteFull TimePosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Golang
  • Terraform
  • Pulumi
  • IaC
  • Cloud Resources Management
  • Unit Testing
  • Integration Testing
  • Enterprise Platforms

Nice to have

  • Python
  • Swift
  • TypeScript
  • Kubernetes
  • Spinnaker
  • Cloud Security

Role summary

Apple Services Engineering (ASE) is seeking a Software Engineer specializing in Cloud Infrastructure and Golang to help build the next generation cloud platform powering services like iCloud, Siri, and iTunes. This role involves owning and delivering key platform components, implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Pulumi, and designing reference architectures. The engineer will collaborate closely with internal teams to drive platform evolution and ensure high standards for critical infrastructure. Experience with Golang, IaC, enterprise platform development, and software development best practices is required, with preferred experience in other modern languages, Kubernetes, cloud security, and distributed systems.

Come help us build the next generation cloud platform to support internal and public-facing services across Apple. In Apple Services Engineering (ASE), we build and run systems that form the foundation for some of Apple’s most exciting services, including iCloud, Siri, iTunes, and more. In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to own and deliver key components in a new platform that will power Apple’s growing suite of infrastructure and customer-facing services. We are looking for a world-class engineer to help accelerate the way Apple developers build and operate services. This may include everything from implementing Terraform or Pulumi providers, working on code generation systems, designing reference architectures in code, or building and operating user-facing backend services. Collaboration with engineering teams and internal stakeholders is essential, as is influencing platform tools, APIs, and architecture.

Description


Our team leads the development of the next-generation cloud platform for Apple’s renowned services. Join us and play a pivotal role in building the foundational systems for services such as iCloud, Siri, and iTunes. In this role, you’ll take on the intricacies of hybrid cloud management using technologies like Terraform, Pulumi, Kubernetes, and Spinnaker. Collaborate closely with internal teams to grasp their needs and workflows, driving the evolution of features and enhancements. From conceptualization to execution, you’ll deliver engineering solutions that push the boundaries of cloud computing. You’ll assume ownership of critical facets of our infrastructure, maintaining an exceptional standard to ensure optimal development. Your expertise in integrating open source tools with Apple’s ecosystem will be instrumental in delivering robust, end-to-end solutions. If you’re driven by the prospect of crafting resilient, high-performance distributed systems and thrive in a challenging environment, this is an excellent opportunity to make a profound impact on the biggest scale.

Minimum Qualifications


5+ years of experience in building enterprise platforms facilitating large-scale management of dynamic cloud resources. 5+ years of extensive professional experience with the Go programming language. 5+ years of experience with at least one other modern programming language - Swift, TypeScript or Python 5+ years of writing high-quality, reliable code, including unit and integration tests, and maintaining clear and concise documentation. 5+ years of experience with Terraform or Pulumi or equivalent IaC tools BS, MS or PhD in Computer Science, or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications


In depth understanding of infrastructure provisioning, cloud security, and cost management in public cloud environments (e.g., AWS, GCP or Azure). Understanding and practical experience with HTTP, DNS, RPC frameworks, databases, and operating systems. Experience in designing, implementing, and managing systems that provide self-service and self-healing capabilities. Familiarity with or willingness to learn other modern programming languages.

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