Software Engineer - Apple, Inc.

Apple Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 170,000 - 328,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

Retirement benefits

Employee discounts

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Vancouver, BC, invites an outstanding Software Engineer to join the Universal Media team to help build next-generation video products that millions use daily.

You will design, develop, test, and deploy high-scale full-stack services, mainly in Java/Spring Boot, with Kafka, Cassandra, Redis, and Solr. Collaboration with product managers and cross-functional teams is essential to deliver robust RESTful APIs and streaming data pipelines.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4+ years of professional software development experience in full-stack engineering.
• Strong proficiency in Java and modern backend frameworks (such as Spring / Spring Boot).
• Solid understanding of relational and/or NoSQL databases, RESTful web services, and object-oriented / functional design principles.
• Experience writing automated tests across the stack (unit, integration, and end-to-end).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy resilient, high-scale full-stack applications and services.
• Architect and maintain backend microservices using Java and the Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot), integrating with distributed datastores and caching layers (Cassandra, Redis, Solr).
• Build streaming data pipelines and event-driven architectures leveraging Apache Kafka.
• Design and document clean RESTful and event-driven APIs connecting web clients to distributed backend systems.
• Partner with product managers, designers, and cross-functional engineering teams to define requirements, system contracts, and technical roadmaps.
• Uphold high standards for code quality through unit/integration testing, automated CI/CD pipelines, comprehensive code reviews, and observability instrumentation.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Distributed systems

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Cassandra

Redis

Solr/Elasticsearch

Kafka

Job description

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Software and Services

Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their best work. Together we craft products and experiences people once couldn’t have imagined - and now can’t imagine living without. If you’re motivated by the idea of making a real impact, and joining a team where we pride ourselves in being one of the most diverse and inclusive companies in the world, a career with Apple might be your dream job The Apple Media Products Engineering team is one of the most dynamic examples of Apple’s long-held passion for combining art and technology. The team who powers the App Store, Apple TV, Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, and Apple Books while meeting Apple’s high expectations to deliver a huge variety of entertainment in over 35 languages to more than 150 countries. Our engineers build secure, end-to-end solutions. They develop the custom software used to process all the creative work, the tools that providers use to deliver that media, all the server-side systems, and the APIs for many Apple services. Thanks to Apple’s outstanding integration of hardware, software, and services, our engineers partner to get behind a single unified vision. Our vision always includes a deep dedication to strengthening Apple’s privacy policy, one of Apple’s core values. Although services are a bigger part of Apple’s business than ever before, these teams remain small, flexible, and cross-functional, offering greater exposure to the array of opportunities here. We are looking for an outstanding software engineer to join the Apple Universal Media team and help us build the next generation products that change the way millions of users consume video. As a Software Engineer at Apple, you will be owning key modules of the product and be responsible for delivering industry grade quality solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy resilient, high-scale full-stack applications and services.
• Architect and maintain backend microservices using Java and the Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot), integrating with distributed datastores and caching layers (Cassandra, Redis, Solr).
• Build streaming data pipelines and event-driven architectures leveraging Apache Kafka.
• Design and document clean RESTful and event-driven APIs connecting web clients to distributed backend systems.
• Partner with product managers, designers, and cross-functional engineering teams to define requirements, system contracts, and technical roadmaps.
• Uphold high standards for code quality through unit/integration testing, automated CI/CD pipelines, comprehensive code reviews, and observability instrumentation.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4+ years of professional software development experience in full-stack engineering.
• Strong proficiency in Java and modern backend frameworks (such as Spring / Spring Boot).
• Solid understanding of relational and/or NoSQL databases, RESTful web services, and object-oriented / functional design principles.
• Experience writing automated tests across the stack (unit, integration, and end-to-end).

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in Computer Science or related field.
• 6+ years of relevant full-stack software development experience.
• Hands-on experience with distributed data technologies: Apache Cassandra, Apache Solr (or Elasticsearch/Lucene), Redis, and Apache Kafka.
• Deep expertise in asynchronous and reactive architectures, high-concurrency systems, and low-latency data retrieval.
• Experience with web performance profiling, accessibility standards, and modern build toolchains.
• Background in media, digital asset management, or video streaming platforms.

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 $119,100 and $230,500, 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 Inc.’s discretionary employee stock programs. Employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit award recommendations, and can purchase Apple Inc. stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple Inc.’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Participation in Apple Inc.’s discretionary stock programs is governed by Apple Inc.’s stock plans and agreements and are not part of local employment contracts or compensation.

Benefits

You’ll also receive benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• retirement benefits
• a range of discounted products and free services
• for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition.

Note: Apple benefit and compensation 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. Apple provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Apple is a drug-free workplace.

At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.

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