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At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish.\nDo you wish to be challenged to think creatively? The people here at Apple don’t just craft products - they build the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it!\nWe are looking for a self-starter with strong cabling expertise who can help raise operational standards and improve how we deliver infrastructure services.\nDescription\nThe Data Center Operations group is looking for a Data Center Engineer. 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