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Overview
Apple is hiring a Senior Software Engineer for the FoundationDB team to develop and enhance critical backend systems. You'll work with C++ and contribute to performance testing and simulation frameworks. This position requires 5+ years of experience in distributed systems.
Job Description
Who you are
You have 5+ years of experience designing, implementing, and operating distributed systems β you've developed software in C++ and understand the intricacies of large software systems. Your background includes a proven track record of generating innovative ideas and a deep passion for software that prioritizes reuse, efficiency, and simplicity.
You are skilled in performance testing and have experience with establishing test clusters, executing benchmarks, and visualizing results β you can identify and resolve performance regressions effectively. Your collaborative spirit allows you to work closely with teams to ensure the correctness of systems through specialized simulation testing frameworks.
What you'll do
As a Senior Software Engineer on the FoundationDB team, you will take substantial individual responsibility and influence over the backend systems that power numerous critical Apple services. Your work will have a profound impact on hundreds of millions of users and will be crucial to the success of some of the most prominent current and future Apple features.
You will collaborate with other developers to enhance the performance of the system, incorporating metrics and implementing code modifications as necessary. Your role will involve not only development but also ensuring that the systems you work on are efficient and reliable, contributing to the overall quality of Appleβs software offerings.
What we offer
At Apple, you will be part of a culture that values innovation and creativity. You will have the opportunity to work on groundbreaking technologies that shape the future of user experiences. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we believe diverse teams build better products.
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