The Apple Data Platform team is seeking extraordinary software engineers to enhance their scalable streaming processing systems. This role focuses on pushing the limits of distributed stateful streaming computing frameworks, ensuring high performance and reliability. Candidates will work closely with internal teams and external communities to drive innovation in data-intensive applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in various data processing frameworks and a passion for collaboration.

• 8+ years of professional experience in software engineering
• Demonstrated experience with distributed systems
• At least 2 years of experience running production applications using Apache Flink
• BS or MS degree in computer science or equivalent professional experience
• Good knowledge of Apache Iceberg and Apache Kafka
• Experience building connectors from Flink to various data sources
• Familiarity with Yarn, Kubernetes, or other compute substrates

• Develop and optimize scalable streaming processing systems
• Collaborate with internal teams to enhance data ingestion and processing capabilities
• Engage with external communities to improve existing frameworks
• Ensure high performance and reliability of distributed stateful streaming computing frameworks

• 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.