Apple
Senior Database Engineer - Ad Platforms
Apple, Cupertino, California, United States, 95014
Senior Database Engineer - Ad Platforms
Cupertino,California,United States
Software and Services
At Apple, we believe in the power of technology to enrich people's lives. Everything we build is designed to empower people, including our advertising platform. We deliver ads in a way that benefits both customers and advertisers — helping people discover content, supporting creators, and protecting and respecting everyone’s privacy. Our technology makes advertising possible on the App Store, Apple News, Stocks, and Apple TV. We help developers and marketers of all sizes drive app discovery across the App Store. Our display ads on Apple News and Stocks let advertisers promote their products alongside trusted content in a brand-safe environment, while supporting publishers and journalists. Sponsorship integrations and experiences in live sports on Apple TV help advertisers connect with captivated audiences. Everything we do is with the unwavering commitment to privacy you expect from Apple. Because when advertising is done right, it benefits everyone. The Database Solutions team under Ad Platforms at Apple is drives database technologies selection, standards, patterns, and optimization to ensure the reliability, availability, performance, and efficiency of databases at scale. The team partners closely with Ads engineering and other SRE and infrastructure teams to enable delivering product objectives via design, configuration, and maintenance of a fleet of databases that supports the Ad Platforms applications. We are looking for Database Engineer candidates who will contribute to architecture and design solutions for multiple database technologies including Oracle, Postgres, and MySQL —both on-premises and in AWS, and will provide exceptional support for fast-paced, sophisticated distributed database production and non-production environments supporting OLTP and OLAP systems.
Description
Take ownership for fast-paced, complex, and distributed database environments (200+ Oracle, Aurora Postgres, and Aurora MySQL databases) supporting OLTP and OLAP systems across on-premises and AWS Design, build, and continuously maintain high performance and highly available database and change data capture infrastructure Migrate mission-critical database applications leveraging on-prem Oracle to using AWS Aurora Postgres Work closely with development engineering teams in advancing their strategic initiatives, operational readiness, engineering standards, designs, and performance Support various database maintenance activities like database upgrades, patch management, user management, and backup and recovery Setup and maintain Oracle GoldenGate Active-Active environments for databases and Big Data Configure Oracle Data Guard and RAC for high availability and implement zero data loss solutions Implement infrastructure automation and scripting using tools like Shell, Python, and Terraform Troubleshoot and resolve database performance issues and tune SQL queries proficiently Database on-call for production and non-production during US hours as part of a 12x7 rotation
Minimum Qualifications
5 or more years of industry experience designing, managing, and supporting production databases at scale
3+ years supporting Oracle
2+ years supporting Aurora Postgres and Aurora MySQL
Extensive experience in handling architectural and design considerations such as performance, scalability and availability
Expertise in relational database engineering and administration for on-prem and RDS Oracle (19c, 12c), Aurora Postgres (12+), and Aurora MySQL (5.7+)
Strong knowledge in change data capture technologies (GoldenGate, Debezium)
Very skilled in database monitoring, tuning, and alerting with tools like Datadog, OEM, CloudWatch, Grafana, PagerDuty or similar technologies
Experienced in Infrastructure as Code via Terraform or similar technologies
Good knowledge of Linux/Unix internals, systems/application design & architecture
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and root cause analysis
Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with technical and non-technical multi-functional teams
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent field
Key Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Graduate degree in Computer Science or equivalent field
Ad-Tech work experience
Experience with NOSQL technologies
Current AWS certifications
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent is required; Master's degree preferred
Additional Requirements
Ads technologies industry experience is a plus
Experience with NOSQL technologies is a plus
AWS certifications is a plus
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 this role is between $175,800 and $264,200, 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 (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html) 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. (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf)
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Cupertino,California,United States
Software and Services
At Apple, we believe in the power of technology to enrich people's lives. Everything we build is designed to empower people, including our advertising platform. We deliver ads in a way that benefits both customers and advertisers — helping people discover content, supporting creators, and protecting and respecting everyone’s privacy. Our technology makes advertising possible on the App Store, Apple News, Stocks, and Apple TV. We help developers and marketers of all sizes drive app discovery across the App Store. Our display ads on Apple News and Stocks let advertisers promote their products alongside trusted content in a brand-safe environment, while supporting publishers and journalists. Sponsorship integrations and experiences in live sports on Apple TV help advertisers connect with captivated audiences. Everything we do is with the unwavering commitment to privacy you expect from Apple. Because when advertising is done right, it benefits everyone. The Database Solutions team under Ad Platforms at Apple is drives database technologies selection, standards, patterns, and optimization to ensure the reliability, availability, performance, and efficiency of databases at scale. The team partners closely with Ads engineering and other SRE and infrastructure teams to enable delivering product objectives via design, configuration, and maintenance of a fleet of databases that supports the Ad Platforms applications. We are looking for Database Engineer candidates who will contribute to architecture and design solutions for multiple database technologies including Oracle, Postgres, and MySQL —both on-premises and in AWS, and will provide exceptional support for fast-paced, sophisticated distributed database production and non-production environments supporting OLTP and OLAP systems.
Description
Take ownership for fast-paced, complex, and distributed database environments (200+ Oracle, Aurora Postgres, and Aurora MySQL databases) supporting OLTP and OLAP systems across on-premises and AWS Design, build, and continuously maintain high performance and highly available database and change data capture infrastructure Migrate mission-critical database applications leveraging on-prem Oracle to using AWS Aurora Postgres Work closely with development engineering teams in advancing their strategic initiatives, operational readiness, engineering standards, designs, and performance Support various database maintenance activities like database upgrades, patch management, user management, and backup and recovery Setup and maintain Oracle GoldenGate Active-Active environments for databases and Big Data Configure Oracle Data Guard and RAC for high availability and implement zero data loss solutions Implement infrastructure automation and scripting using tools like Shell, Python, and Terraform Troubleshoot and resolve database performance issues and tune SQL queries proficiently Database on-call for production and non-production during US hours as part of a 12x7 rotation
Minimum Qualifications
5 or more years of industry experience designing, managing, and supporting production databases at scale
3+ years supporting Oracle
2+ years supporting Aurora Postgres and Aurora MySQL
Extensive experience in handling architectural and design considerations such as performance, scalability and availability
Expertise in relational database engineering and administration for on-prem and RDS Oracle (19c, 12c), Aurora Postgres (12+), and Aurora MySQL (5.7+)
Strong knowledge in change data capture technologies (GoldenGate, Debezium)
Very skilled in database monitoring, tuning, and alerting with tools like Datadog, OEM, CloudWatch, Grafana, PagerDuty or similar technologies
Experienced in Infrastructure as Code via Terraform or similar technologies
Good knowledge of Linux/Unix internals, systems/application design & architecture
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and root cause analysis
Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with technical and non-technical multi-functional teams
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent field
Key Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Graduate degree in Computer Science or equivalent field
Ad-Tech work experience
Experience with NOSQL technologies
Current AWS certifications
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent is required; Master's degree preferred
Additional Requirements
Ads technologies industry experience is a plus
Experience with NOSQL technologies is a plus
AWS certifications is a plus
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 this role is between $175,800 and $264,200, 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 (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html) 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. (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf)
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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 (Opens in a new window) .
Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. United States Department of Labor. Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you’re applying for a position in San Francisco, review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance guidelines (opens in a new window) applicable in your area.
Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program (Opens in a new window) .
Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
Apple is a drug-free workplace. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more (Opens in a new window) .