Senior Software Engineer - Apple Cloud Products - iCloud Photos

Apple Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock programs

Stock Purchase Plan

Medical & dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Apple Inc. in San Francisco, CA, is seeking a senior backend engineer to help build and maintain highly scalable backend services powering iCloud Photos across iOS, VisionOS and macOS. You will collaborate with multiple engineering teams, define architectural patterns, and contribute to product ideas that impact hundreds of millions of users.

Our team emphasizes mentorship, learning, and growth. The role requires strong Java experience with distributed systems, NoSQL knowledge (Cassandra), and

Qualifications

• 5+ proven experience in crafting, developing and maintaining high-performance distributed systems and services using Java.
• Experience with NoSQL databases such as Cassandra.
• Strong CS fundamentals and multi-thread programming experience.

Skills

Java

NoSQL Cassandra

Distributed systems

Multi-threading

APIs design

Job description

San Francisco, California, United States Software and Services

There are job opportunities, and then there are career-defining moments. This might be yours.You will join a fast-paced and high growth team within the Apple Cloud organization with opportunity to have a direct impact on the company results. You will help build the team's culture, and participate in defining the technology and engineering practices. You will not only be building mission-critical backend services to support iCloud Photos on iOS, VisionOS and macOS platforms used by hundreds of millions of users worldwide, but you will work with and learn from some of the best engineers that you can only find at Apple.We’d love to hear from you!

Description

Our team is in charge of iCloud Photos, and this brings phenomenal visibility to our work. We know our product is great, but we also believe we can make it even better. We need your engineering skills as well as your product ideas to define and build the next generation of features that your friends and family are going to use.You will get to collaborate with many engineering teams across Apple, therefore good communication and relationship-building skills are essential to your success. Having an inquisitive mind and asking questions will help you not only achieve immediate results, but also inspire new ideas for your next killer feature.At AppleCloud, we're very invested in your personal growth. We will work with you to define your career goals and help you get closer to them with mentorship, training and education.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ proven experience in crafting, developing and maintaining high-performance distributed systems and services using Java
• Experience in NoSQL databases such as Cassandra.
• Strong Computer Science fundamentals and multi-thread programming experience.
• Curiosity for independently learning new technologies; proficiency in planning and executing projects, including designing data models and storage systems; expertise in managing data flows, developing APIs, selecting caching strategies; and deep experience in building, deploying, and optimizing robust, scalable, and maintainable services.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Swift and/or Objective C is a plus.
• Passion for quality with a keen eye for detail
• An interest in working on consumer facing products.

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 $184,700 and $324,800, 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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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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