Senior Software Engineer Frontend, Ad Platforms

Apple; New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company seeks a Senior Software Engineer to enhance its Ad Platforms. You will work in a diverse, agile team, focusing on creating exceptional user experiences for advertisers. Your role involves developing scalable web applications, optimizing user interfaces, and collaborating with various engineering teams. This position offers the chance to innovate and work with cutting-edge technology to improve advertising solutions. Join a company that values creativity and privacy, and make a significant impact on how users interact with content across multiple platforms.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and free services

Educational reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience in building high-performance web applications.
• Strong knowledge of web stack fundamentals and performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Build foundational pieces of the next generation of Apple’s Ad Platforms.
• Collaborate with product management and UX teams for consumer experiences.

Skills

HTML5

CSS

JavaScript

React

Node.js

REST APIs

GraphQL

TypeScript

Automated Testing

UX/UI Design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree

Tools

Express

Fastify

Jest

Playwright

Job description

Senior Software Engineer Frontend, Ad Platforms

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

Summary

Posted: Apr 08, 2025

Role Number: 200598419

At Apple, we believe in the power of technology to enrich people's lives. Everything we build is designed to empower people, including our advertising platform. We deliver ads in a way that benefits both customers and advertisers — helping people discover content, supporting creators, and protecting and respecting everyone’s privacy. Our technology makes advertising possible on the App Store, Apple News, Stocks, and Apple TV. We help developers and marketers of all sizes drive app discovery across the App Store. Our display ads on Apple News and Stocks let advertisers promote their products alongside trusted content in a brand-safe environment, while supporting publishers and journalists. Sponsorship integrations and experiences in live sports on Apple TV help advertisers connect with captivated audiences. Everything we do is with the unwavering commitment to privacy you expect from Apple. Because when advertising is done right, it benefits everyone.

Description

The Advertiser Experience team is a diverse, global, and agile engineering group dedicated to delivering exceptional user experiences for our Advertisers. As a team member, you will contribute to the development and optimization of user interfaces across Apple Ads, working closely with Product Engineers, Platform Engineers, and UI Engineers. Our goal is to innovate and enhance capabilities by leveraging cutting-edge technology and sharing our solutions to improve and scale across various businesses and use cases. Together, we aim to create seamless and engaging experiences that resonate with our clients.

Responsibilities

1. Build the foundational pieces of the next generation of Apple’s Ad Platforms.
2. Collaborate with product management and UX teams to define experiences for consumers.
3. Design and implement performant orchestration layers, scalable web components, and libraries.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent is required.
2. Experience building and maintaining high-performance, consumer-facing web applications that scale with user growth.
3. Expert in HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript, with mastery of at least one modern framework (React, Angular, Vue, or Svelte).
4. Strong Node.js skills using frameworks like Express or Fastify, including custom middleware development for authentication, routing, and error handling.
5. Proven ability to design and implement REST APIs and GraphQL endpoints.
6. Comprehensive knowledge of web stack fundamentals, protocols, and performance optimization techniques.
7. TypeScript and ES6 proficiency strongly preferred.
8. Experience with automated testing using Jest and Playwright.
9. Strong UX/UI design understanding with a creative eye for visual details that deliver intuitive user experiences.
10. Cloud platform expertise for deploying scalable, reliable solutions.
11. Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective team collaboration.
12. Thrives in fast-paced environments while contributing to innovative projects.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Familiarity with Advertising Technology.
2. Master's degree is preferred.

Pay & Benefits

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 $264,200, 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.

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 take affirmative action to ensure 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.