Sr. System Software Engineer, Apple Data Centers

Sr. System Software Engineer, Apple Data Centers

Seattle, Washington, United States

Machine Learning and AI

The Apple Cloud Engineering team is looking for an exceptional software engineer to create highly performant and energy efficient systems that will power the next generation of data centers. We're looking for an engineer who can build and use models of our Data Centers to inform critical architectural decisions, who can write code for power and thermal management systems, and who can effectively lead and participate in cross-functional requirements engineering efforts during early architecture phases of development. If you are interested in working at the intersection of hardware and software for large scale, high visibility, and high impact projects, then this role will be exciting for you.

Description

You will work cross-functionally with architecture, platform design, SOC architects, and software teams to develop and integrate best in class hardware, software and services. You will be responsible for architecting, developing, and on-boarding other engineers to maintain system software that powers next generation of data centers. As a member of the team, you will participate in all stages of software development, from new feature design and implementation, to maintenance and bug fixing of released code. You will build models for data center power and thermal systems that can inform critical architectural decisions. You will also use those models to ensure system functionality, verify requirements, understand failure modes, and ensure operation within defined limits.

Minimum Qualifications

7+ years of industry experience as a system software developer

Experience with tools used in systems dynamics or systems engineering fields such as JMP, Matlab, Simulink, Cameo, or equivalent

Expertise in C, C++, Objective-C, or Swift

Strong understanding of OS architecture and systems programming fundamentals

Proficient at debugging complex interdisciplinary systems

Experience with requirements engineering

Excellent communication skills

Creative, collaborative, and product-focused

B.S. or M.S. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

Formal training in systems engineering

Experience with distributed systems including leader election

Data center power systems development experience

Control systems development including transfer function development experience

Experience working with factory processes and system bring-up

Experience in calculating total cost of ownership (TCO)

Strong understanding of infrastructure and platform system reliability calculations and fault domains

Experience with hardware resource planning

Experience with hardware deployment models

Experience with Apple development tools

Experience presenting architectural concepts and designs to executives

Passion for software architecture, APIs and high performance extensible software.

Passion for hardware and maximizing it's efficiency, performance, and overall utility through thoughtful software architecture

Pay & Benefits

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 $171,600 and $302,200, 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.

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.