> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2693671-software-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2693671-software-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - **Company:** Apple Inc. - **Location:** Sunnyvale, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $150,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Performance Management, Code Review, Databases, Computer Engineering, Distributed Systems, Elasticsearch, Fault Tolerance, Query Optimization, Prometheus, Systems Architecture, Enterprise Software Applications, Database Optimization, Backend, Information Technology, Golang - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.themuse.com/jobs/apple/senior-software-engineer-observability-solutions-enterprise-technology-services-94b441 ## About the Role Experience contributing to observability platforms - including metrics pipelines (Prometheus), log aggregation (Elasticsearch), and Application Performance Monitoring (APM) tools., Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. Strong proficiency in Go (Golang) with production experience building backend services or infrastructure components. Solid experience designing and operating components of distributed systems - including replication, fault tolerance, and distributed coordination. Hands-on experience contributing to systems that handle large-scale or petabyte-scale data workloads. Good understanding of database internals - including storage engines, query optimization, and indexing strategies. 4 -12 years of overall experience. ## Description Our team is building an observability platform that supports some of Apple IS&T's most critical and high-traffic services. We are designing a platform that must remain consistent and performant even as it grows to handle petabytes of data resulting from billions of daily transactions. As a Software Engineer, you will contribute directly to the design and implementation of core backend services. You'll work alongside senior engineers to understand system architecture, take ownership of well-scoped components, and build the skills to tackle increasingly complex problems across the stack. Responsibilities: Build and maintain highly available, fault-tolerant components of a distributed system operating at petabyte scale. Design and implement backend services and features in Go, with attention to performance, correctness, and operational simplicity. Participate in technical design discussions and contribute ideas to architecture decisions. Take part in code reviews and help uphold engineering best practices across the team. Investigate performance issues and implement fixes and improvements under guidance from senior team members. Collaborate with peers and learn from senior engineers through pairing, code reviews, and design discussions. ## Related Videos - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [How building an industry DBMS differs from building a research one](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/768-how-building-an-industry-dbms-differs-from-building-a-research-one) - [Scoring 2000 Products per Request: Performance Pitfalls in Golang](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2073-scoring-2000-products-per-request-performance-pitfalls-in-golang) - [Coffee with Developers - Adam Wiggins](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/919-coffee-with-developers-adam-wiggins) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Dev Digest 139 - Soft and hard queries](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/487-dev-digest-139-soft-and-hard-queries) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The Best X (Twitter) Accounts for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/294-the-best-x-twitter-accounts-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 103 - Superb Owl Trafficking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/388-dev-digest-103-superb-owl-trafficking)