Backend Software Engineer (Golang)

Socket.dev; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple seeks a technically proficient software engineer to join the Satellite Connectivity Group. You will help shape critical cloud services and the satellite network enabling offline connectivity for iPhone and Apple Watch in off-grid scenarios.

Requires a CS/CE degree with 3 years in software engineering; strong collaboration skills and a passion for solving ambiguity. Comfortable in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment with minimal documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (CS or CE) and 3 years of software engineering experience.
• Masters degree in CS or CE is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work autonomously in a small, foundational team in a rapidly changing environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and shape software and the work.
• Work on the satellite network enabling connectivity when off-grid for Apple devices.

Skills

Algorithms

Data structures

Operating systems

Distributed systems

Networking

Concurrent programming

Go

Java

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or CE

Master's degree in CS or CE (preferred)

Tools

Go

Java

Python

Job description

At Apple, we strive every single day to craft products that enrich people’s lives. Our successes are the result of skilled domain experts working in an environment which encourages creativity, collaboration, and re-thinking of old problems in new ways! As a member of the Satellite Connectivity Group, you will work on the satellite network that enables connectivity to iPhone and Watch Ultra when off the grid without cellular or Wi‑Fi coverage. Every day, Apple customers use Emergency SOS, Roadside assistance, and Messages via satellite to stay connected when they have no other means to communicate. You will have the unique and rewarding opportunity to shape this and other critical services, to the benefit and safety of millions of Apple device users.

Description

Our team is looking for a technically savvy computer science professional who is able to work autonomously in a small, foundational team in an ambiguous rapidly changing environment. You should have the strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with other cross-functional teams and the other members of this team! We rely on your technical expertise and experience to help and shape our software and define the work.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Engineering (CS or CE)3 years of experience in software engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

You have deep understanding of core CS — including algorithms & data structures, operating systems, distributed systems, networking, and concurrent programming.You have experience and insight into designing, implementing, and supporting highly scalable cloud services from the ground up.You are a versatile programmer in Go, Java, Python.You are comfortable in working in a dynamic, fast-growing team environment.You can thrive in small team environment with minimal documentation and process.You have phenomenal aptitude to deal with ambiguity, and enthusiasm to help tackle difficult issues.You will be collaborating across many participating teams, so good interpersonal skills, will help you success in this role.DevOps experience is nice to have.Masters Degree in CS or CE is preferred