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Senior Linux System Engineer - ACS

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Posted Aug 4, 2026

Role at a glance

Job function
Software Engineering & IT Systems & Network Administration
Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time

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Role Summary

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Senior Linux Systems Engineer focused on end-to-end system validation in a large-scale Linux environment. The role supports infrastructure and an analytics platform across multiple teams and datacenters.

What You'll Do

  • Build and support critical infrastructure for applications used across multiple teams.
  • Automate and support provisioning, orchestration, and monitoring pipelines for Linux bare-metal systems and virtual machines.
  • Design and support Linux systems, including automated OS installation, kernel validation, package management, and lifecycle management.
  • Troubleshoot UNIX and TCP/IP stack issues and diagnose Linux performance problems.
  • Collaborate with teams to run workloads and analyze or debug data.
  • Evolve the Analytics Platform, and write code, tests, and documentation while participating in code reviews.

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Qualifications

Linux systems engineering; automation scripting with Bash, Python, or Go; Ansible and Puppet; UNIX and TCP/IP networking; Linux installation, kernel validation, package and lifecycle management, diagnostics, and performance troubleshooting.

Preferred

  • Familiarity with Hadoop and its ecosystem, including Hive, Pig, Spark, HDFS, HBase, Oozie, and Zookeeper, is useful.

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Summary

Build and solve Linux production systems at scale. Multi-datacenter deployment and supporting a large-scale Linux environment with heterogeneous hardware. Build automation tools and scripts using Bash, Python, Go, etc. Design and support orchestration pipeline using Ansible and Puppet. Familiarity with Hadoop and its ecosystem Hive, Pig, Spark, HDFS, HBase, Oozie, Zookeeper, etc will be useful in this role. Fix and address issues with UNIX and TCP/IP network stack components. Design and support Linux systems (RedHat/OEL/CentOS etc) including automated OS installation, Linux certification, compile and validate various kernels, package management, OS lifecycle management, diagnostic, and performance troubleshooting/profiling.

Description

- This is Senior Linux system Engineer position with dedicated focus on E2E system validation

- Build, Automate and support critical infrastructure supporting applications used across multiple teams

- Run different automation pipelines in the large ecosystem, including provision, orchestration, and monitoring on
Linux baremetal and Linux Virtual Machines

- Collaborate across teams to run workloads and analyze/debug data

- Evolve and modify the Analytics Platform based on requirements

- Write code, tests, documentation, participate in code reviews

Pay & Benefits — Seattle, Washington, United States

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 this role is between $175,000 and $308,500, 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.

Application Deadline

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.

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About the company

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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.

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