Java Server Engineer-ASE

Apple Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 263,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses or commission

Relocation assistance

Employee stock programs

Job summary

Apple Inc. in San Diego, CA, is seeking a passionate Java Server Engineer to help scale iCloud Mail's global backend.

You will own high-performance services, focusing on privacy, security, and reliability, and collaborate across teams to ship robust code from design through deployment. The role requires 7+ years of server-side Java experience, with strong skills in microservices, security (mTLS, auth), asynchronous programming, and NoSQL databases like Cassandra/Redis.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in server-side Java development.

Responsibilities

• Improve and scale the backend services that power iCloud Mail with a privacy-first approach.
• Own the full lifecycle of multiple services from design to deployment, ensuring high quality and reliability.

Skills

Java

Server-side development

Distributed systems

Security principles for microservices

Asynchronous programming

Non-blocking I/O

Multi-threading

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

NoSQL (Cassandra, Redis)

Job description

San Diego, California, United States Software and Services

There are jobs and then there are opportunities! This is your opportunity to do the best work of your life.The Apple Services iCloud Mail team is looking for a passionate Java Server Engineer to help us improve and scale the critical distributed systems that power iCloud Mail worldwide. You will address the immense technical challenges of engineering a global service, ensuring our users' data is always secure, private, and accessible.

Description

As a server engineer on our team, you will be directly responsible for improving the backend services that form the backbone of iCloud Mail. With a 'privacy and security first' mentality, your work will focus on building high-performance, scalable, and extensible systems for our users. We are looking for an authority who thrives with collaboration, takes complete ownership of quality from design to deployment, and is passionate about writing clean, efficient, and thoroughly tested code.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in server-side Java development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep understanding of security principles for modern microservices, including mTLS, authentication, authorization, and security auditing.
• Expertise in building scalable services using asynchronous programming, non-blocking I/O, and multi-threading.
• Hands-on experience with NoSQL databases, such as Cassandra and Redis.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and deploying services in a cloud infrastructure.
• A strong sense of ownership, with shown experience leading the full lifecycle of multiple services (from architecture and design to development, testing, and maintenance).
• Excellent partnership and interpersonal skills for effective multi-functional collaboration.

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 $142,300 and $263,300, 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

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