
ASE Observability
Required skills
- backend distributed systems
- data structures
- algorithms
- concurrent programming
- analytical capabilities
- robust code
- new technologies
- frameworks
Nice to have
- Observability platforms at scale
- OpenTelemetry
- OSS tools
- Java
- Rust
- Kubernetes
Role summary
The ASE Observability team at Apple is seeking experienced backend engineers to design, build, and operate core observability platforms. These platforms provide essential visibility into application performance and system health across Apple's technology stack, enabling engineering organizations to monitor, debug, and optimize at scale. The role involves developing next-generation capabilities like distributed tracing, logging, and continuous profiling. Responsibilities include requirement gathering, designing fault-tolerant distributed systems, leading technical discussions, and mentoring engineers. The ideal candidate has 5-15 years of industry experience in building scalable backend distributed systems, deep computer science knowledge, and a passion for developing robust software. Familiarity with Observability platforms, OpenTelemetry, Java/Rust, and Kubernetes is preferred.
Description
Your responsibilities will include : Requirement gathering across cross functional teams Developing practical, fault-tolerant high-performance distributed systems. Leading and participating in technical design discussions across cross functional teams. Gain in-depth understanding of the observability domain and come up with creative ideas in the domain. Willingness to lead an independent research in the field of work. Mentor other engineers in the team. You will have the courage and experience to be frank and ambitious but humble enough to listen to others. We want your thoughts on how we can move faster, be more creative, and deliver tools and ideas to empower developers around the world. We expect you to challenge the status quo, to care about the details, the end user, and how it all comes together. We are looking for enthusiastic developers to join as a member of this collaborative and friendly team. You should be someone with ideas and passion for software delivered as a service to maximize reuse, efficiency, and simplicity. Your work will impact millions of Apple users and is necessary to the success of some of the most visible current and future features.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience and insight into designing, implementing and supporting highly scalable infrastructure services. 5 to 15 years of industry experience in building and maintaining backend distributed systems. Deep understanding of core computer science concepts including data structures, algorithms, and concurrent programming. Strong attention to detail and excellent analytical capabilities. Passion for developing and testing clear, robust code. Ability to learn and apply new technologies and frameworks. Great communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Having built Observability platforms at scale previously is a strong plus. Familiarity with OpenTelemetry and OSS tools in the Observability space. Proficiency in one of Java, Rust is desirable. Familiarity with Kubernetes on Linux is a plus. BS or MS in Computer Science or a related field.
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 - 5
What is an API and how does it work?
technicalmedium
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