Cloud Infrastructure Engineer - Systems

Job Description

Apple Service Engineering (ASE) team is seeking an experienced software engineer to build and enhance internal cloud infrastructure offerings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent related experience
• 5+ years of experience in virtualization, specifically with KVM and QEMU
• Proficiency in high-speed networking, particularly RDMA and network performance optimization in virtualized settings
• Strong Linux development background including kernel-level development and tuning for high-performance GPU and networking workloads
• Knowledge of advanced virtualization concepts and distributed systems

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize virtualized compute offerings on a wide variety of hardware types
• Integrate and optimize high-performance virtual networking solutions for custom hardware
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand and optimize for critical workloads
• Research and prototype new hardware and datacenter architectures to stay at the forefront of the industry

Benefits

• Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.