Sr. Software Engineer

Cupertino, California, United States

Description

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do.

When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something. Apple Pay is used daily by millions of people across the world to make fast and secure payments in person and online. Within that our team owns customer facing features in Wallet that empowers users to make more informed purchases, increasing their confidence when making a transaction, and have more control when it comes to their finances. You’ll be working on features that cover both the e-commerce and in-store experiences on a global scale and that wouldn’t be possible without the large number of partners we work with to deliver these features.

Description

You'll have the opportunity to tackle the intricate challenge of building resilient and reliable distributed software systems at Apple's scale. You will be given flexibility to explore creative solutions, the support of a talented and driven team, and access to diverse technologies. You will have the autonomy, and responsibility, to take full ownership of your solutions.

You'll join a nimble team involved in every stage of the product and software development lifecycle and will design, build, test, deliver and maintain exceptional software that truly makes a difference. In this fast-paced environment, you'll be hands-on in all phases, and will actively shape the architecture and design of our platforms and offerings through the lived experience of operating, monitoring, and providing on-call support for the software you build.

As a key member of the team, you’ll participate in technical discussions, write specifications, review code, and produce documentation. Success in this role therefore requires strong self-motivation, crisp and clear communication, a highly collaborative approach, and the ability to work effectively across teams and disciplines. 

Minimum Qualifications

A commitment to continuous learning and improvement, and curiosity for new technologies, techniques and patterns in pursuit of engineering excellence.

A solid understanding of distributed systems fundamentals.

An ability to communicate thoughtfully and clearly, both verbally and in writing, to discuss complex technical concepts with diverse audiences, including global teams and external partners.

A track record of building and sustaining healthy long-term relationships within your team, and beyond its boundaries.

The tenacity and perseverance to drive a complex project all the way from conception to production.

No formal degree is required. What matters most is your mindset, your initiative, and your ability to apply your skills to real-world applications.

Preferred Qualifications

Hands-on software development experience with Java or Kotlin.

Development and operational experience with REST and/or gRPC services.

Experience with containerization and orchestration (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes).

Time spent architecting, building, supporting or otherwise working on cloud-native (e.g. AWS) applications with resilience as a core feature.

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code.

Experience with observability tools (e.g. Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, Datadog).

An appreciation for, and understanding of security, privacy, and cryptography.

Hands-on experience with SQL/NoSQL databases (e.g. Aurora, DynamoDB, Cockroach DB, Oracle).

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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote 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.

Company

Apple

Apple revolutionized personal technology with the introduction of the Macintosh in 1984. Today, Apple leads the world in innovation with iPhone, iPad, Mac, AirPods, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro. Apple’s six software platforms — iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS, and tvOS — provide seamless experiences across all Apple devices and empower people with breakthrough services including the App Store, Apple Music, Apple Pay, iCloud, and Apple TV+. Apple’s more than 150,000 employees are dedicated to making the best products on earth and to leaving the world better than we found it.

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