Senior Software Engineer - Apple Pay Payments

Apple Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 313,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Apple Pay team, where you will architect innovative solutions in a dynamic environment. The role emphasizes collaboration across product and engineering teams, and you will design high-quality systems that are scalable and maintainable. Applicants should possess a strong background in Java or Kotlin and substantial experience in building distributed systems.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Educational reimbursement for career advancement

Stock purchase program participation

Opportunity for bonuses or commission

Qualifications

• Experience in a software engineering role with at least 5 years in relevant fields.
• Proficient in object-oriented and functional programming concepts.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement new features for Apple Pay.
• Write performant and testable Java/Kotlin code.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on feature development.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

Scalable distributed systems

Concurrency control

Data structures

Algorithms

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Job description

Senior Software Engineer - Apple Pay Payments

New York City, New York, United States Software and Services

Description

In this role, you will:Architect and implement new features for Apple Pay.Write bullet-proof Java/Kotlin code (thread-safe, performant, object-oriented, and inherently testable).Collaborate with the product and business team to work on current and future initiatives.Work directly with the iOS client team on feature definition and development.Design specifications and protocols to tackle novel problems.Take responsibility of your service in a Devops culture.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience of building scalable distributed systems.
• Proficiency in Java or Kotlin with expertise in Object-Oriented and Functional programming
• Knowledge of concurrency control, data structures, and algorithms.
• Experience with databases and stream processing platforms like Kafka.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or at least 5 years of industry experience in a software engineering role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and cloud environments.
• Passion for fintech and understanding of the financial data ecosystem.
• Self-motivated with strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, agile environment.

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 $175,800 and $312,200, 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 .