Software Engineer, ASE Storage Infrastructure

Apple

Cupertino, CA

Summary
Apple Services Engineering (ASE) designs, builds, and operates the cloud infrastructure, server systems, and platform technologies that power many of Apple's most beloved experiences.
Within ASE, the Storage Platforms organization develops the systems that store, protect, and serve Apple's data at massive scale, with a mission to deliver storage that is durable, secure, highly available, and operated with excellence. Engineers on this team will have the rare opportunity to work on storage device-optimized low-level storage, large-scale distributed systems, and high-performance IO stacks operating at mission-critical levels of availability and durability.
Each component is being built using first principles from the ground up to unlock optimization opportunities at every layer of the stack. Being part of Apple Services Engineering organization opens the door to exerting cross-functional influence and making a more significant organizational impact.
If you are passionate about large scale distributed systems, operational excellence, and creating resilient platforms that enable innovation across Apple, we would love to hear from you.
Description
We are looking for collaborative, curious, and pragmatic Software Engineers to be part of this innovative team. In this role, you will:
Shape the product's features and architecture as it scales orders of magnitude
Build systems that simply work, empowering billions of meaningful moments for people around the world
Design storage device-optimized low-level storage solutions from first principles
Develop and maintain large-scale distributed systems with mission-critical reliability
Optimize high-performance IO stacks for maximum availability and durability
Drive operational excellence across storage platform infrastructure
Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver resilient platforms that enable innovation across Apple
Demonstrate passion for large-scale distributed systems and creating robust storage solutions
Responsibilities
Drive operational excellence across storage platform infrastructure
Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver resilient platforms that enable innovation across Apple
Demonstrate passion for large-scale distributed systems and creating robust storage solutions
Minimum Qualifications
3 years of professional software development experience
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
Experience in building storage systems
2+ years of coding in one or more of these programming languages: Rust, C++, Java or C#
Experience with scripting languages (Bash, Python, Perl)
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, an engineering-related field, or equivalent related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent knowledge of software testing methodologies & practices
Deep understanding of core computer science concepts, including data structures, algorithms, and concurrency.
Solid grasp of distributed systems fundamentals such as fault tolerance, consistency, and distributed rate limiting.
Experience designing and operating large-scale distributed systems such as databases or storage platforms.
Proficient with UNIX/Linux
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 $147,400 and $220,900, 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.
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.

Posted 2026-01-24

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