
Software Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure, Golang
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.
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.
Sample Apple interview questions
- 1
Design a typeahead box for a search engine
system designmedium - 2
Design a rate limiter
system designmedium - 3
Architect a key-value store for distributed systems.
system designmedium - 4
Design a system to schedule jobs in a distributed environment
system designmedium
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