Backend Software Engineer - Universal Media

Apple Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 139,500 - 258,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Apple Inc. is looking for a Software Engineer to join its Universal Media Engineering team in San Diego, California. This role involves designing and building services that enhance the Apple TV experience and reaches millions of customers worldwide.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in building high-scale microservices and a strong background in relevant programming languages and technologies. Opportunities for career growth, comprehensive benefits, and participation in stock purchase plans are included.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a production environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Driven to deliver high-quality solutions quickly.

Responsibilities

• Design and build services impacting millions of users.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver the best Apple TV experience.
• Contribute to a unified vision for software solutions.

Skills

Building resilient, high-scale, distributed microservices

Proficiency in Java or object-oriented programming

Familiarity with NoSQL databases

Knowledge of messaging systems

Proficient in algorithms and data structures

Effective communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/EE or a related technical field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Spring Framework/Spring Boot

Job description

San Diego, California, United States Software and Services

Apple Services Engineering (ASE) teams power the App Store, Apple TV+, Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, Apple Books, Fitness+, the iTunes Store, and more. We do this on a significant scale, delivering a huge variety of software 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 unique integration of hardware, software, and services, engineers here partner to get behind a single unified vision. That vision always includes a deep commitment 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, our teams remain small, nimble, and highly cross‑functional, offering greater exposure to the array of opportunities here.

Description

What happens when the world’s most innovative engineers collaborate with the world’s most creative storytellers? TV gets reinvented. Meet the re‑inventors: Apple Services Engineering Video & Sports (ASE Video & Sports). ASE Video teams have embarked on a journey to build the next‑generation sports and media experience. In the ASE Video teams, we work every day to create products that enrich people’s lives. The teams build and manage the Apple TV app as well as tvOS, which redefined and refined the way people watch movies, TV shows, sports, and so much more. The ASE Video group is looking for a Software Engineer to join our Universal Media Engineering team. The Universal Media Engineering team leads the data platform and related tools that power the Apple TV app. We are looking for enthusiastic, self‑starting individuals who can bring new ideas and innovations to the platform and push the boundaries of scalability, latency and quality. Does this sound like you? If so, we want to speak with you. As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and building services that directly impact millions of users. You’ll collaborate closely with a diverse set of teams that include engineering, project management, business operations, design and curation, working towards a common vision of delivering the best possible Apple TV experience for our customers. Our engineers employ their talent and tools to write the code that makes these experiences possible. They work multi‑functionally with teams across Apple to build a seamless experience. This group is seeking a highly skilled Backend Engineer to help design, develop, and deliver new experiences for our customers. Join the team to see what else is possible!

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience building resilient, high‑scale, distributed microservices in production environments
• Proficiency in software programming with Java or some other object oriented programming language
• Familiarity with one or more of these technologies: NoSQL databases (Cassandra, DynamoDB), messaging systems (Kafka/RabbitMQ), Solr/Elasticsearch, Redis, SQL (PostgresSQL, MySQL), Spring Framework/Spring Boot, Docker, Kubernetes etc.
• Proficient in algorithms and data structures
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written.
• Ability to solve problems given incomplete or partial data and/or requirements.
• Driven to deliver high quality solutions consistently and quickly.
• Self driven, collaborative, communicative, and fun to work with.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/EE or a related technical field, or equivalent industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in stream processing and data processing tools and best‑practices
• Experience with CI/CD and Cloud Environments
• Exposure to Generative AI technologies, including AI APIs, prompt engineering, retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG), AI agents, or workflow automation, through professional, academic, or personal projects.

Compensation & 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 $139,500 and $258,100, 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

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