Senior Backend Systems Architect, Insights & Release Tech

Apple, Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple, Inc. is seeking a Backend System Engineer in the Insights & Release Technologies team in Cupertino, CA. You will design, build, and maintain high-performance storage and release solutions, guiding features from concept to launch while mentoring peers and shaping engineering practices.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, emphasize user experience, and contribute to architecture discussions to deliver robust, scalable software for millions of Apple users.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience architecting, developing, and deploying large-scale systems.
• BS, BA, or BEng degree in a technical field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with server-side Swift or Go.
• Strong problem solving, architecture, debugging, and testing skills.
• User-focused with passion for quality and user experience.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across teams.
• Relational and NoSQL databases experience (e.g., Cassandra).

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and maintaining sophisticated, high-performance applications.
• Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to define and deliver world-class features.
• Leading architectural and design discussions for robust, scalable solutions.
• Writing clean, elegant, and well-tested code that sets quality standards.
• Mentoring and guiding other engineers, fostering continuous improvement.
• Taking ownership of the full development lifecycle from concept to release and post-launch support.

Skills

5+ years hands-on exp

User-focused

Communication

Architecture

Debugging

Testing

Education

BS/BA/BEng in technical field

Tools

Swift (server-side)

Go

Job description

Apple, Inc. is seeking a Backend System Engineer in the Insights & Release Technologies team in Cupertino, CA. You will design, build, and maintain high-performance storage and release solutions, guiding features from concept to launch while mentoring peers and shaping engineering practices.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, emphasize user experience, and contribute to architecture discussions to deliver robust, scalable software for millions of Apple users.