Big Data Systems Engineer

Big Data Systems EngineerImagine 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.DescriptionJoin our Infrastructure Systems Engineering team within the Fleet Operations Engineering organization, where we design, build, and operate the large-scale Linux systems that power experiences relied upon across Apple every day. Our mission is to keep critical infrastructure healthy, secure, and scalable — and we do it by investing in automation, self-service tooling, and engineering excellence. As a Linux Systems Engineer, you will deploy, manage, and maintain a large fleet of Linux systems — partnering with engineering teams across the company to solve complex problems using both open-source and in-house tooling. You'll champion a culture of automation, help teams take ownership of their services, and play a meaningful role in security and business initiatives that have broad impact. If you're someone who loves deep systems work and wants room to grow, you'll find a meaningful home here.ResponsibilitiesDeploy, configure, and maintain large-scale Linux systems across production and non-production environmentsDevelop and maintain automation and configuration management solutions using Puppet, Ansible, or similar toolingWrite and maintain operational tooling in Python or Go to improve reliability and reduce manual interventionDebug complex systems issues — from the application layer down to the kernel — and drive resolutionContribute to CI/CD pipelines, revision control workflows, and configuration management practicesPartner with engineering teams to promote self-service tooling and service democratization across the organizationHelp enforce security best practices, OS hardening, and compliance standards across the fleetMinimum QualificationsHands-on Linux systems administration experience with enterprise distributions such as RHEL, Oracle Linux, or CentOSProficiency in Bash shell scripting for automation, task management, and system operationsSolid understanding of Linux fundamentals: file systems, process management, user and group administration, and package managementWorking knowledge of networking concepts including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and basic firewall configurationProficiency in Python or Go for scripting and toolingExperience with version control systems such as GitPreferred QualificationsFamiliarity with AWS or GCP infrastructure is a plusExperience managing Linux systems at scale in a production enterprise environmentExperience with at least one configuration management or automation tool such as Puppet or AnsibleFamiliarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practicesExperience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker or KubernetesKnowledge of OS security hardening, encryption, and regulatory compliance frameworksExposure to monitoring and observability tooling for fleet health and incident responseA Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related fieldApple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You'll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong. Learn about accessibility in Apple's workplace Learn about reasonable accommodations for job applicants Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.