Backend Engineer – Secure, High-Scale Commerce Platform

Apple Inc.; Cupertino, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 278,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apple benefits package

Stock programs

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, CA seeks a Software Engineer for the Account Services team within ASE Commerce. You will design, build, and maintain secure, scalable account systems, including RESTful APIs and microservices, powering App Store, Apple Music, and more.

The role emphasizes ownership, handling ambiguity, and delivering high-availability services with strong security practices. Competitive base pay and extensive benefits accompany this position.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of software engineering experience implementing and maintaining critical systems at scale.
• Strong analytical problem-solving, debugging, and diagnostic skills.
• Willing to take ownership and set direction in ambiguous projects.
• BS degree, preferably in Computer Science or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain secure, scalable account systems end-to-end - including building RESTful APIs, microservices, databases, automated tests, tooling, monitoring and alerting dashboards, etc.
• Partner with engineering and cross-functional teams to architect solutions and coordinate complex programs. Take ownership of a broad domain and serve as the subject-matter expert.
• Triage and debug customer-impacting issues, diving into unfamiliar areas, turning ambiguous problems into clear fixes.
• Mentor and support teammates to help build a cohesive, high-performing engineering team.

Skills

Java

Analytical thinking

Ownership

Ambiguity navigation

Education

BS degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Databases

Observability tooling

Automated testing

Job description

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, CA seeks a Software Engineer for the Account Services team within ASE Commerce. You will design, build, and maintain secure, scalable account systems, including RESTful APIs and microservices, powering App Store, Apple Music, and more.

The role emphasizes ownership, handling ambiguity, and delivering high-availability services with strong security practices. Competitive base pay and extensive benefits accompany this position.