SummaryThe Apple Service Engineering - SRE team is looking for Site Reliability Engineers with experience in developing processes, tools, and automation for managing distributed systems in production environments. Our SRE team combines software and systems engineering and system administration practices to build and run large-scale, massively distributed, fault‐tolerant systems. Our software ensures that Apple's services are reliable, scalable and secure, and we leverage both open source and home‐grown technologies to provide managed data infrastructure services. You will help build next‐generation search infrastructure and platform services, collaborating cross‐functionally with various ASE teams, from store and commerce to search and recommendations. You'll create platforms that can rapidly scale to serve personalized and non‐personalized data with very low latencies. You should be someone who is not afraid to question assumptions, is a good standout colleague under tight deadlines, and can take on problems with elegant technical solutions.DescriptionThe ASE SRE team develops applications and tooling that are safe, reliable, scalable, and rapid.Understanding of core SRE concepts – monitoring, alerting, incident managementPerformance engineering (design concepts, profile‐guided optimization)Service management across bare metal and virtualized (EC2) platformsPrepare alert handling procedures, run‐books, and collaborate with other SRE team membersExcellent communication and a high degree of customer focus when engaging with internal platform customersAs a distributed team, ability to work optimally with colleagues based in other locations is also essential; experience in this areais a plusPrior experience with development or maintenance of distributed databases, and operating systems is recommendedCome join us at Apple Services Engineering and help us deliver services and applications that are fluid and responsive. You will collaborate with engineers from across Apple to define the metrics,



set targets, uncover optimization opportunities, and ship a service that will delight our customers. This role is for engineers who enjoy deep technical engineering that spans large cross‐organizational projects. Your openness to learning and implementing new technologies will contribute to the continuous evolution of our organization. Good ideas are valued and rewarded.Minimum QualificationsBS/MS in Computer Science or equivalentAt least 2‐5 years in a reliability engineering, DevOps or infrastructure focused roleSupport of internet‐facing production services and distributed systems via deployments, on‐call and incident managementUnderstanding of distributed database concepts (consistency models, isolation levels, crash and recovery semantics)Performance engineering (design concepts, profile‐guided optimization)Datacenter architecture (networking topologies, host placement strategies, and failure modes); design of multi‐datacenter systems; failure domains; and wide‐area networkingAutomation advocate – prior history of removing operational toil via softwareSelf‐motivated, inquisitive and always looking to learn morePreferred QualificationsDemonstrated expertise developing distributed systems, storage engines, or performance engineeringExperience developing critical internet services and/or platform infrastructureProficient in one or more of the following programming languages: Java, Go, PythonOptional experience managing services on KubernetesOptional experience with EC2, EBS, and TerraformPay & BenefitsAt 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 $116,800 and $226,000, 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 Inc.'s discretionary employee stock programs. Employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit award recommendations, and can purchase Apple Inc. stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple Inc.'s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Participation in Apple Inc.'s discretionary stock programs is governed by Apple Inc.'s stock plans and agreements and are not part of local employment contracts or compensation.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 and compensation programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.Equal Employment OpportunityApple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Apple provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Apple is a drug‐free workplace.At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You'll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.Learn about accessibility in Apple's workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Site Reliability Engineer (Vancouver)
🏢 Apple
📍 Vancouver