The Apple Services Engineering (ASE) team is seeking enthusiastic developers to join the Observability team, which focuses on building platforms and services that provide insights into systems for Apple engineers. This role involves working with large-scale data and developing high-performance distributed systems that are globally available. Candidates should be passionate about software as a service and eager to contribute to tools that empower developers. The position requires collaboration across teams and a commitment to innovation and quality.

• BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent
• 4+ years of industry experience
• Experience with Java
• Experience with designing, implementing, and supporting highly scalable infrastructure services
• Deep understanding and work experience in distributed systems
• Deep understanding of core computer science concepts including data structures, algorithms, and concurrent programming
• Strong attention to detail and excellent analytical capabilities
• Great communication skills
• Experience with Observability solutions using OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, and Grafana
• Experience building Observability platforms is preferred
• Experience designing and using columnar storage
• Familiarity with time series database internals
• Passion for developing and testing clear, robust code
• Ability to learn and apply new technologies and frameworks

• Gather requirements across cross-functional teams
• Develop practical, fault-tolerant high-performance distributed systems
• Lead and participate in technical design discussions across cross-functional teams
• Gain in-depth understanding of the domain and come up with creative ideas in the domain
• Lead independent research in the field of work
• Mentor other engineers in the team

• 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.