Database Systems Engineer
Apple
Database Systems Engineer
Apple
Designs phones, computers and their operating systems
Imagine what you could do here. The people here at Apple don't just create products — they create the kind of wonders that have revolutionized entire industries. It's the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us lead the future generation of innovation.
Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Ruby, Go, Swift, or Java, or other object-oriented programming languages Knowledge of networking fundamentals as they relate to storage and systems infrastructure Familiarity with Oracle software stack and/or NoSQL databases Experience with version control systems such as Git
Experience with configuration management tools such as Puppet Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment with a sense of shared ownership Hands-on knowledge of UNIX and Linux systems administration A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Management, or a related field
Join our Database Systems Engineering team within the Fleet Operation Engineering Group — the people responsible for keeping the systems and storage infrastructure that power Apple's services running at extraordinary scale. This role sits at the heart of large-scale storage operations. You'll own the configuration, provisioning, and health of SAN environments — designing automation tools that reduce toil, maintaining Linux infrastructure at massive scale, and partnering closely with developers, DBAs, network engineers, and EPMs to build the environments that make Apple's products possible. If you are energized by solving complex storage and systems challenges, thrive in collaborative cross-functional settings, and take pride in building reliable, automated infrastructure — you'll find a meaningful home on our team.
Configure and provision FCP and Infiniband multi-path storage devices across large-scale SAN environments Deploy and maintain Linux servers and external flash storage appliances at high volume Develop and maintain automation and monitoring tools to improve reliability and reduce manual operations Administer and troubleshoot complex SAN storage subsystems, including environments running Oracle and Oracle RAC Perform performance reviews and root-cause analysis on storage and infrastructure issues Manage configuration using tools such as Puppet and Verdad Collaborate regularly with developers, DBAs, network engineers, and EPMs to build new environments and support new product initiatives
Apple designs and sells consumer electronics, from iPhone smartphones and Mac computers to tablets and wearable devices. Its operating systems manage apps and built-in functions for communication and work, while iCloud stores files and synchronizes data across devices. Customers buy additional digital services through subscriptions such as Apple Music and Apple TV, and developers distribute software through the App Store. Apple earns money from hardware sales, subscriptions and digital transactions, selling directly to customers and through retailers and mobile carriers around the world. It was founded in 1976 and has its headquarters in Cupertino, California.
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