Senior Software Engineer, Apple Services Engineering

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock plan

Discretionary bonuses

Education reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for Apple Services Engineering in Cupertino, CA. You will design and build distributed data processing systems powering services across Apple TV, Music, Arcade, and more, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, reliable platforms.

Lead with Java/Scala expertise and deep knowledge of Spark/Flink/Kafka/Cassandra, while advancing AI-enabled workflows and integration of LLMs into production-grade data systems.

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 building MCP Servers, designing Agentic workflows, and integrating Large Language Models (LLMs).

Responsibilities

• Architect and build scalable distributed data processing systems.
• Partner with teams to deliver real-time insights and reliable data products.
• Contribute to design and review of core data platforms and AI-enabled workflows.

Skills

Java

Scala

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Apache Spark

Apache Flink

Apache Kafka

Cassandra

MCP Servers

Agentic workflows

LLMs

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

Preferred 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).

• 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.

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