Software Development Engineer, Databases, AiDP

Software Development Engineer, Databases, AiDP

New York City, New York, United States Corporate Functions

The people here at Apple don't just craft products - they build the kind of wonder that's revolutionized entire industries! It's the diversity of those people and their ideas that encourages the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it! The Postgres team at Apple invites interested engineers to join our team to develop and contribute to PostgreSQL, the world's most popular open source relational database. Our engineers develop and operate Apple's cloud-based relational databases service hosting PostgreSQL databases that power some of Apple's most important workloads in Services, Manufacturing, AIML and many more. You will be joining a team of experts working on modern database technologies, distributed systems and storage engineering, helping push the limits of open-source PostgreSQL in order to offer enterprise-class performance, availability and durability to our customers, as well as to ensure reliable administration. Your work will be deployed at massive scale, serving millions of queries per second over many petabytes of data across our data-centers worldwide and impact the experiences of many millions of users of key Apple services.

Description

The Apple Postgres team develops and operates a highly reliable, cloud relational databases service that serves all of Apple. We're looking for curious, enthusiastic and collaborative developers with an extraordinary degree of care and rigor in engineering who can contribute to all major components of PostgreSQL, including query execution, storage, replication, high-availability, scaling, administration, new feature development and all other aspects of the database. Success in this role requires a high level of expertise in several of the following :

• Fundamentals of system-level hardware and networking components (storage devices and controllers, network interfaces) in server class systems.
• Operating systems concepts (process scheduling, disk and network I / O, performance).
• Understanding of database concepts (relational algebra, query optimization, consistency models, isolation levels, crash and recovery semantics).
• Advanced concepts such as failure detection, load balancing, request pipelining and operational semantics of high-throughput systems
• Performance engineering, understanding of advanced testing methodologies, familiarity with debugging and profiling tools. The role also requires excellent communication and the ability to partner closely with our Database Engineering and SRE teams, and a high degree of customer focus when engaging with internal customers. The ability to work effectively with colleagues based in other locations is also essential, as well as the ability to help mentor junior engineers.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $212,000 and $386,300, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including : Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note : Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to 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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