Software/Data Engineer - Apple Music Data Engineering

Apple Inc.; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology giant is seeking a talented engineer for their Music Data Engineering team in London. This role involves developing cloud-scale data processing and analytics applications to enhance customer engagement with Apple Music. Ideal candidates will possess a solid understanding of computer science concepts, experience with JVM languages, and a passion for exploring new technologies. Join a collaborative team focused on innovation and product excellence.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of foundational computer science algorithms and data structures.
• Experience building API services with a JVM based language (Java, Scala or Kotlin).
• Conceptual understanding of SQL with intent to become an expert.

Responsibilities

• Collecting, analyzing, and reporting on insights for Apple Music engagement.
• Developing data processing and analytics applications at cloud scale.
• Participating in design discussions and code reviews.

Skills

Strong understanding of computer science algorithms

Experience with a JVM based language (Java, Scala, Kotlin)

Conceptual understanding of SQL

Attention to detail

Education

BS degree in Computer Science

Job description

London, England, United Kingdom Software and Services

Description

The Apple Services Engineering - Music Data Engineering team is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting on insights on how Apple's customers engage with our Apple Music product. To achieve this, we’re developing data processing and analytics applications operating at true cloud scale. You will be working on a small team valuing cooperation, brainstorming, with an emphasis on design. We are looking for a strong engineer who also has a keen sense of how to build good products. You are also a team player -- ready to engage in lively design discussions, and able to give and receive constructive code reviews. Your curiosity drives you to explore new technologies and apply creative solutions to problems. The ideal candidate pays close attention to details, but also keeps sight of the bigger picture.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong understanding of foundational computer science algorithms and data structures
• Experience building API services with a JVM based language - Java, Scala or Kotlin
• Conceptual understanding of SQL with a view to becoming an expert
• BS degree in Computer Science or meaningful relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with large scale data platform infrastructure such as Spark, Flink, HDFS, AWS/S3, Parquet, Kubernetes is a plus