Storage Analytics and Simulation Engineer

$143,100 - $264,200/Yr

Apple - Cupertino, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Cupertino, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

At Apple, you'll accomplish truly extraordinary things. Our group is building the state of the art, fastest and most efficient SSD, used on the iPhone, the iPad, Apple Watch and the new Apple Silicon Macs. If you are an experienced software engineer, with a passion for real-time systems, embedded storage solutions, and simulations, have excellent attention to detail, and are dedicated to improving customer experience, please join us! The Storage Simulation team builds our SSD simulator which runs firmware, analyzes and produces insights, and profiles realistic workloads over many thousands of cores. We are a high-pace and high-functioning team of firmware engineers, backend engineers, and data scientists that use the latest simulation technologies to tackle complex, large-scale problems. We work collaboratively to make an impact that changes people's lives. As a key member of our team, you will lead the design and development of our advanced storage simulation, enhancing its integration with the storage subsystem. You will utilize state-of-the-art cloud computing, sophisticated data analytics, and powerful visualization tools to advance our SSD technologies. Collaborating with the SSD firmware team, backend team, and the drivers and applications teams, you will tackle time-critical, complex challenges. Your efforts will transform complex data into actionable insights, significantly boosting the efficiency and performance of Apple's storage solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of advanced storage simulation.
• Enhance integration with the storage subsystem.
• Utilize cloud computing and data analytics to advance SSD technologies.
• Collaborate with firmware, backend, and application teams to tackle complex challenges.
• Transform complex data into actionable insights to improve storage efficiency.

Requirements

• BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or equivalent experience/skills.
• Expert level C/C++ programming/debugging skills.
• Deep knowledge of data structures and algorithms.
• Experience with source control management using svn or git.
• Excellent written, verbal, and data communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Masters/PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or equivalent experience/skills.
• Solid understanding of SSD software architecture and firmware.
• Experience programming in Python in a professional setting.
• Experience with cloud processing technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, AWS).
• Experience with data processing and visualization tools.
• Highly organized, creative, motivated, and passionate about achieving results.
• Curious with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Discounted products and free services.
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses, including tuition.
• Opportunity to participate in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs.
• Eligibility for discretionary bonuses or commission payments.
• Relocation assistance.