Lead Software Engineer, iCloud Resource Optimization

1 week ago

Cupertino, California, United States Apple Full time

Overview:

Position Number:

Within Apple's iCloud services division, our commitment to efficiency is integral to our mission of environmental stewardship and optimal resource management.

The iCloud Efficiency Engineering team is essential in guaranteeing that our cloud services are not only dependable but also utilize resources effectively on a large scale.

This team is dedicated to capacity forecasting, performance enhancement, and crafting advanced cost models for iCloud's extensive services.

As a Senior Software Engineer specializing in iCloud Efficiency, you will play a crucial role in enhancing efficiency within one of the largest cloud infrastructures globally, supporting billions of devices.

If this aligns with your expertise, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

Role Responsibilities:
The Senior Software Engineer, iCloud Efficiency will be instrumental in Apple's continuous drive to enhance the efficiency of its cloud offerings.

This position entails comprehensive analysis and capacity forecasting to ensure scalability and reliability while reducing resource waste.

You will work collaboratively with engineering teams, data analysts, and financial experts to devise and execute strategies that align with Apple's principles of cloud sustainability and resource optimization.

Your contributions will directly impact the performance of iCloud, influencing service unit costs and enhancing the overall user experience.

Essential Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in large-scale cloud services or comparable environments.
- Proven expertise in capacity forecasting and resource optimization for large-scale services, with a solid grasp of the challenges associated with scaling cloud-based solutions.
- Familiarity with machine learning workflows and service monitoring tools is advantageous.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to articulate complex concepts clearly to cross-functional teams.
- Practical experience with platform observability tools, providing deep insights into service performance and driving optimizations.
- Skilled in developing cost models and strategies for software services, ensuring efficient resource use and cost-effectiveness.

- Proficient in operating systems such as Linux or Unix, with the ability to script in Python, Go, or PowerShell.

- Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, or similar.
- Comfortable operating within a dynamic, rapidly evolving team environment.

Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Advanced degree preferred.

Compensation & Benefits:
At Apple, base compensation is one component of our comprehensive remuneration package and is determined within a specified range.

This structure allows for growth as you advance in your role.

The base salary range for this position is between $175,800 and $312,200, with your compensation reflecting your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees have the opportunity to become shareholders through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs.

Employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards and can purchase Apple stock at a discount through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.


Additional Benefits Include:

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement plans, a variety of discounted products and services, and reimbursement for certain educational expenses related to career advancement at Apple.

Furthermore, this role may qualify for discretionary bonuses or commission payments, as well as relocation assistance. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note:

Apple’s benefits, compensation, and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility criteria and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering inclusion and diversity.

We actively take steps to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants, irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

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