Summary
Apple Services Engineering (ASE) first delighted users with downloadable music in April 2003 with the opening of the iTunes Store. Since then, ASE has delivered countless innovations around the digital delivery of audio and video, and in 2008 revolutionized smartphone app distribution with the launch of the App Store.
The Apple Services Engineering media platforms organization is looking for a Software Engineer to join the Asset Management team. We are responsible for storing and delivering the many petabytes of files used by the content import, review, processing, and distribution systems. Our systems store, track, and deliver every app, song, movie, and video - both streamed and downloaded. Come help build and own the services and systems that underlay the growth of the App Store, Apple TV+, & Apple Music.
Key Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years experience building scalable microservices
Deep knowledge and experience building applications with Java, .Net, C++, or Python
Experience in implementing event-driven architecture, State Machines and orchestrating complex workflows
Kubernetes and related tooling (Helm, Spinnaker, Kompose, etc.)
Experience in all phases of multi-tiered systems with high throughput, from system design to stress testing
Deep knowledge and experience modeling data in relational and NoSQL databases
Experience building on cloud-based infrastructure
Familiarity with querying search engines (i.e. SOLR, ElasticSearch)
Aptitude to independently learn new technologies
Collaborative, team-oriented attitude
Have a belief in automation and tooling as a critical part of the software lifecycle
Familiarity with digital media formats for video is helpful
Familiarity with React is helpful
Description
We are looking for a highly experienced, self-starting, and results-oriented Back-End engineer who is not afraid to question assumptions as they build large-scale, data-driven systems to enable the growth of Apple's Original Content during these critical early days and into the future. This is a unique opportunity to build at Apple's scale in the media services industry and within ASE (the fastest growing division within Apple). If you're passionate and creative while staying focused and curious we've got an exciting role for you. Apple's Original Content is growing fast, and it's up to us to make it efficient and scalable.
We're a new team, and already launched multiple services to power the Apple Original Content pipeline. We're looking for a Back-End engineer who dives deep into tech and is trusted by their peers to come up with the best solutions for any problem. We design as a team, we code review each other's work, and we invest in automated testing and deployments. We look for phenomenal teammates who are able to solve problems and deliver visionary solutions.
The team builds tools and systems to scale and optimize the Apple TV+ video content post production workflows. Our entire tech stack is on cloud-based infrastructure, from the UI to the data, and everything in between. The ideal Back-End engineer will understand how to model data to enable efficient video file-based workflows, and how to build the secure and scalable APIs and services to power all of our products.
Sound like you? Join us!
Education & Experience
BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
What We Do
Apple revolutionized personal technology with the introduction of the Macintosh in 1984. Today, Apple leads the world in innovation with iPhone, iPad, the Mac and Apple Watch. Apple’s three software platforms — iOS, OS X and watchOS — provide seamless experiences across all Apple devices and empower people with breakthrough services including the App Store, Apple Music, Apple Pay and iCloud. Apple’s 100,000 employees are dedicated to making the best products on earth, and to leaving the world better than we found it.
Apple is an Equal Employment 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.
