Database developer positions at Apple

Hello pgsql-jobs,

Apple's PostgreSQL team has multiple open positions for database developers.
A full copy of the job specs may be found here (also copied below):
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https://jobs.apple.com/en-us/details/200580468/software-development-engineer-databases-aidp
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https://jobs.apple.com/en-us/details/200580517/software-development-engineer-databases-aidp

Should this be of interest to you, please feel free to reach out to me or
follow the application process through the links above.

Thanks,
Soumava Ghosh

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Summary
The people here at Apple don't just craft products - they build the kind of
wonder that's revolutionized entire industries! It's the diversity of those
people and their ideas that encourages the innovation that runs through
everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental
efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it!
The Postgres team at Apple invites interested engineers to join our team to
develop and contribute to PostgreSQL, the world’s most popular open source
relational database. Our engineers develop and operate Apple’s cloud-based
relational databases service hosting PostgreSQL databases that power some
of Apple’s most important workloads in Services, Manufacturing, AIML and
many more. You will be joining a team of experts working on modern database
technologies, distributed systems and storage engineering, helping push the
limits of open-source PostgreSQL in order to offer enterprise-class
performance, availability and durability to our customers, as well as to
ensure reliable administration. Your work will be deployed at massive
scale, serving millions of queries per second over many petabytes of data
across our data-centers worldwide and impact the experiences of many
millions of users of key Apple services.

Description
The Apple Postgres team develops and operates a highly reliable, cloud
relational databases service that serves all of Apple. We’re looking for
curious, enthusiastic and collaborative developers with an extraordinary
degree of care and rigor in engineering who can contribute to all major
components of PostgreSQL, including query execution, storage, replication,
high-availability, scaling, administration, new feature development and all
other aspects of the database.

Success in this role requires a high level of expertise in several of the
following:
* Fundamentals of system-level hardware and networking components (storage
devices and controllers, network interfaces) in server class systems.
* Operating systems concepts (process scheduling, disk and network I/O,
performance).
* Understanding of database concepts (relational algebra, query
optimization, consistency models, isolation levels, crash and recovery
semantics).
* Advanced concepts such as failure detection, load balancing, request
pipelining and operational semantics of high-throughput systems
* Performance engineering, understanding of advanced testing methodologies,
familiarity with debugging and profiling tools

The role also requires excellent communication and the ability to partner
closely with our Database Engineering and SRE teams, and a high degree of
customer focus when engaging with internal customers. The ability to work
effectively with colleagues based in other locations is also essential, as
well as the ability to help mentor junior engineers.

Minimum Qualifications
* BS in Computer Science/related fields with 5+ years of relevant experience
* High level of proficiency in C, C++, Rust
* Advanced understanding of data structures and algorithms in storage and
indexing, coding in C, C++
* Demonstrated experience developing database systems, storage engines,
distributed systems
* Experience developing software in open source communities
* Knowledge of the internals of relational databases such as PostgreSQL (or
MySQL, MariaDB)

Preferred Qualifications
* MS in Computer Science/related fields with 8+ years of relevant experience
* Expertise with code performance and optimization
* Expertise with Relational database systems architecture
* Knowledge of Linux Kernel development

Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is
determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you
grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for these roles is
between $175,800 and $378,700, and your base pay will depend on your
skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder
through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs.
Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit
awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily
participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive
benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement
benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal
education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for
certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role
might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well
as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject
to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or
program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and
diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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.