Apple

Apple

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Sr. Site Reliability Engineer, Enterprise Technology Services

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Posted Oct 29, 2026

Role at a glance

Job function
Software Engineering & IT DevOps & Site Reliability Engineering
Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
Austin, Texas, United States
Experience
Senior Level 5+ years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, Software Engineering, or a related field
Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (equivalent practical experience)

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Role Summary

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This Sr. Site Reliability and Operations Engineer role on Apple's ETS team works with application teams to automate operations, optimize infrastructure, and resolve issues in a fast-paced environment. The role supports ETS services such as identity management, factory and device support, infrastructure support, platform support, and collaboration tools.

What You'll Do

  • Work closely with application teams to automate operations and optimize infrastructure
  • Solve issues in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
  • Help ensure systems are reliable, scalable, and high-performing

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Qualifications

Requires 5+ years in SRE, DevOps, software engineering, or a related field, scripting or Java skills, database experience, and a relevant degree or equivalent practical experience.

Required

  • 5+ years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, Software Engineering, or a related field
  • Experience with Java or scripting (Python / Bash / LUA)
  • Hands-on experience in one or more databases (Relational / NoSQL like Oracle, MongoDB)
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (equivalent practical experience)

Preferred

  • Hands-on experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Splunk, Grafana, CloudWatch)
  • Proficient in Linux, networking concepts (TLS/SSL, DNS, Load Balancers, etc.), and troubleshooting in large scale environments
  • Source control management such as Git / understanding of CI/CD, Release Engineering and DevOps
  • Understanding of security standards, policies, and cryptography
  • Experience with Incident / Problem management and RCA
  • Strong Network and Load Balancing (Nginx, Envoy, NetScaler) experience
  • Experience in webMethods development and administration
  • Good solid understanding of Kubernetes concepts such as networking, storage, secrets, deployments, containers; AWS or GCP preferred

Original job description

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Summary

Do you want to help build some of the largest and most consequential enterprise and customer technology systems in the world? Join Apple’s Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) organization. IS&T is the engine behind everything Apple does for customers and for the people who build for them. It’s Apple’s central nervous system. Supporting 2.5 billion active Apple devices, processing billions of secure transactions, and keeping the technology that defines modern life running flawlessly, IS&T makes the impossible feel effortless.Do you love building solutions to handle global complexity and immense scale? Imagine what you could do here.
Imagine what we could do together. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming excellent products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there’s no telling what you could accomplish! The people here at Apple don’t just build products - they craft 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.

At ETS Team, we take pride in developing groundbreaking, world-changing platforms and services. Our ETS applications play a crucial role in supporting the Apple ecosystem by offering identity management, factory and device support, infrastructure support, platform support, and collaboration tools. Whether you're logging into Apple, making a purchase, or enabling Apple devices, our applications are there every step of the way, ensuring a flawless and secure experience.

Description

As Site Reliability and Operations Engineer (SRE), you’ll be part of the action—working closely with application teams to automate operations, optimize infrastructure, and solve issues in an exciting, fast-paced environment. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring that our systems are reliable, scalable, and high-performing.

Responsibilities

THIS ROLE IS DESIGNED FOR DRIVEN INDIVIDUALS WHO:
- Love learning new technologies and thrive in solving sophisticated challenges.
- Are independent, motivated, and excited to take on ambitious projects.
- Excel at collaborating with engineering teams and can stay calm under pressure.
- Have a passion for delivering quality, reliable solutions in a dynamic, high-energy workplace

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, Software Engineering, or a related field
experience with (Java) or scripting (Python / Bash / LUA)
Hands on experience in one or more databases (Relational / NoSQL like Oracle, MongoDB)
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (equivalent practical experience)

Preferred Qualifications

Hands on experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Splunk, Grafana, CloudWatch)
Proficient in Linux, Networking concepts (TLS/SSL, DNS, Load Balancers, etc..) and troubleshooting skills in large scale environments
Source control management such as Git / Understanding of CI/CD, Release Engineering and DevOps
Understanding of security standards, policies, and cryptography
Experience with Incident / Problem management and RCA
Strong Network, Load Balancing (Nginx, Envoy, NetScaler) experience is a huge plus
Experience in webMethods development and administration
Good solid understanding using Kubernetes concepts such as networking, Storage, Secrets, Deployments, Containers. AWS or GCP are preferred.
Knowledge or experience in Governance and Compliance.
Understanding of SRE principles, including observability, error budgeting, service reliability measurements through SLA & SLO & SLI, corresponding telemetry standards and practices, and product feedback.

Application Deadline

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.

Apple

About the company

Apple

Large Enterprise

Apple Inc. is a global technology company known for its innovative products and services, including the iPhone, iPad, Mac computers, and Apple Watch. Founded in 1976, Apple has continuously pushed the boundaries of design and functionality, earning a reputation for high-quality consumer electronics and software solutions like iOS and macOS. With a strong commitment to user experience and privacy, Apple also leads in digital services, offering platforms such as the App Store, Apple Music, and iCloud. The company's focus on sustainability and corporate responsibility further enhances its standing as a leader in the technology sector.