Senior Software Engineer, Apple Services Engineering

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock purchase plan

Stock programs

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino seeks a Senior Software Engineer for Apple Services Engineering to design and scale large-scale data processing platforms powering Apple TV, Music, and other services.

You will build distributed systems using Spark, Flink, Kafka and Cassandra, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver real-time insights while upholding Apple's privacy standards. You will work on architectures for MCP servers and LangGraph-powered workflows, shaping the next generation of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience developing and maintaining production-grade applications using Java and/or Scala.
• 5+ years of experience designing and building large-scale distributed systems using technologies such as Apache Spark, Apache Flink, Apache Kafka, or Cassandra.
• Hands-on experience with Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, including MCP Servers, designing Agentic workflows, and integrating Large Language Models (LLMs).

Responsibilities

• Architect and build real-time data processing pipelines at scale.
• Collaborate with Apple TV and Video teams to deliver data-driven features.
• Ensure privacy principles guide architectural decisions and data governance.

Skills

Java

Scala

Distributed systems

AI technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Apache Spark

Apache Flink

Apache Kafka

Cassandra

Job description

Senior Software Engineer, Apple Services Engineering

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you can accomplish. Would you like the stimulation and challenges of building elite, extraordinary scalable systems that power App Store, Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Fitness+, Apple Arcade and many more? Then this is the opportunity for you at Apple! We strive to provide a flawless experience for millions of customers and developers. We are seeking a Software Engineer to join Apple Services Engineering (ASE) who brings deep passion for building distributed large scale data processing systems, frameworks and platforms using big data technologies. You will partner with Apple TV and Video teams and work collaboratively to make a significant impact on Apple TV customers.

Description

At Apple, data is our first-class citizen and we build the systems that make it extraordinary.We operate at petabyte scale, engineering distributed platforms that power real-time insights, fuel business decisions, and directly shape the experiences behind Apple TV and Sports products. Our work sits at the intersection of massive-scale data infrastructure and cutting-edge AI, and no two days look the same.One day, you're architecting real-time streaming pipelines with Apache Flink, processing millions of events per second with sub-second latency. The next, you're building intelligent AI Agentic workflows and MCP servers that unlock new dimensions of automation and decision-making. And on another, you're designing LangGraph-powered workflows that bring the full potential of Large Language Models into production-grade data systems.Our systems must scale effortlessly, remain highly available, and deliver consistent, trustworthy results, because the collaborators and stakeholders who depend on our data use it to drive critical business requirements. The stakes are high, and the impact is real.Above all, we are deeply committed to Apple's privacy principles, not as a constraint, but as a core value that guides every architectural decision we make.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience developing and maintaining production-grade applications using Java and/or Scala.
• 5+ years of experience designing and building large-scale distributed systems using technologies such as Apache Spark, Apache Flink, Apache Kafka, or Cassandra.
• Hands-on experience working with Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, including building MCP Servers, designing Agentic workflows, and integrating Large Language Models (LLMs).

Preferred Qualifications

• Good understanding of software engineering principles and fundamentals including algorithms and data structures.
• Self-directed, self-motivated and ability to create architecture and design documents.
• Ability to assemble multi-functional requirements and translate them into practical engineering tasks.

• 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.

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.

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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