The Apple Database Technology Group is looking for a Software Engineer with a passion for developing world class, highly scalable, and resilient database systems with a particular focus towards ensuring quality, performance, and correctness. Particular areas of focus involve transaction and concurrency management, query language, planning and optimisation as well the design and development of custom storage, indexing, and search structures. We are a group of hard-working engineers that don multiples hats: coder, hacker, debugger, and most importantly, customer advocate. 

We are seeking someone who is passionate about working in an exciting environment with constantly evolving priorities. Your background should be a good blend of design and hands-on development of software at scale. You are dedicated, motivated, and willing to switch context in a heartbeat. You are creative and inspired to invent new ways to analyse and build better products.

Key Qualifications

• A solid understanding of relational databases, SQL, and query planning and execution
• Strong experience in designing, developing, and testing of large scale distributed systems
• Programming in Java or other Object Oriented language required
• Extensive experience with Java debugging and profiling
• Creative thinker and strong problem solver
• Strong technical experience on multiple platforms (OS X, iOS, etc.)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Description

Consider joining Apple’s Database Technology Group and help craft software which forms the foundation for some of our most exciting Cloud Services products. We are searching for a capable engineer who has an interest in database and scaleable systems development. In this highly visible position, you will collaborate with multi-functional engineering teams to define and implement some of the core backend platform frameworks and systems that will power next generation Apple web services. We promote innovation and new technology to further improve our creative output. We're looking for creative and passionate people to help us bring our visions to fruition.

Education & Experience

BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience.

Additional Requirements

• Apple is an Equal 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. Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants.