Senior Backend Software Engineer (golang)

Satellite Connectivity Group Position

At Apple, we strive every single day to craft products that enrich people's lives. Our successes are the result of skilled domain experts working in an environment which encourages creativity, collaboration, and re-thinking of old problems in new ways! As a member of the Satellite Connectivity Group, you will work on the satellite network that enables connectivity to iPhone when off the grid without cellular or Wi-Fi coverage. Every day, Apple customers use Emergency SOS via satellite to access emergency assistance when they are in need of help and have no other means to communicate. You will have the unique and rewarding opportunity to shape this and other critical services, to the benefit and safety of millions of Apple device users.

Our team is looking for a technically savvy computer science professional who is able to work autonomously in a small, foundational team in an ambiguous rapidly changing environment. You should have the strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with other cross-functional teams and the other members of this team! We rely on your technical expertise and experience to help and shape our software and define the work.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (CS or CE)
• 7 years of experience in software engineering

Preferred Qualifications:

• Deep understanding of core CS — including algorithms & data structures, operating systems, distributed systems, networking, and concurrent programming.
• Experience and insight into designing, implementing, and supporting highly scalable cloud services from the ground up.
• Versatile programmer in Go, Java, Python.
• Comfortable in working in a dynamic, fast-growing team environment.
• Thrive in small team environment with minimal documentation and process.
• Phenomenal aptitude to deal with ambiguity, and enthusiasm to help tackle difficult issues.
• Good interpersonal skills to collaborate across many participating teams.
• DevOps experience is nice to have.
• Masters Degree in CS or CE is preferred.

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.