This role involves working as a data engineer within Apple's iCloud Data organization, focusing on enhancing products and applications through efficient data processing. The team aims to provide a robust data infrastructure that supports various applications and devices. Candidates will engage in solving complex problems at scale while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The position requires a strong background in distributed data technologies and a passion for improving data utilization.

• 8+ years of experience working with Spark and other distributed data technologies such as Hadoop, Presto, Flink, and Druid.
• Highly proficient in at least one of Java, Python, or Scala.
• Deep expertise in Data Principles, Data Architecture, and Data Modeling with strong SQL skills.
• Experience working in a complex, matrixed organization involving cross-functional projects.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to lead discussions on technology strategy.
• Conceptually familiar with AWS cloud resources like S3, EC2, and RDS.
• MS or BS in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with Cloud Computing platforms like Amazon AWS and Google Cloud.
• Experience building stream-processing applications using technologies like Apache Flink, Spark-Streaming, and Kafka Streams.
• Experience with search systems such as ElasticSearch and NoSQL datastores like HBase and MongoDB.

• Engineer efficient, adaptable, and scalable data pipelines to process structured and unstructured data.
• Own and evolve rich datasets on iCloud products and platform interactions to support various use cases.
• Build data solutions that integrate well with existing systems and leverage cutting-edge technologies.
• Understand how technical decisions impact business outcomes and deliver data frameworks that enhance quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve decision-making processes.

• 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.