Senior Software Engineer Frontend, Ad Platforms

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a dynamic team focused on enhancing user experiences for advertisers. This exciting role involves building the next generation of ad platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and designing scalable web components. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in Node.js, REST APIs, and a keen eye for UX/UI design. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment. Join a company that values diversity and provides comprehensive benefits, including stock options and educational reimbursements.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Discounted products and services

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience in building high-performance web applications.
• Strong skills in Node.js and cloud platforms for scalable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Build foundational components for next-gen Ad Platforms.
• Collaborate with teams to design consumer experiences.

Skills

Node.js

REST APIs

GraphQL

TypeScript

ES6

Automated Testing

UX/UI Design

Cloud Platforms

Communication Skills

Performance Optimization

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

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

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent is required.
• Experience building and maintaining high-performance, consumer-facing web applications that scale with user growth.
• Strong Node.js skills using frameworks like Express or Fastify, including custom middleware development for authentication, routing, and error handling.
• Proven ability to design and implement REST APIs and GraphQL endpoints.
• Comprehensive knowledge of web stack fundamentals, protocols, and performance optimization techniques.
• TypeScript and ES6 proficiency strongly preferred.
• Experience with automated testing using Jest and Playwright.
• Strong UX/UI design understanding with a creative eye for visual details that deliver intuitive user experiences.
• Cloud platform expertise for deploying scalable, reliable solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective team collaboration.
• Thrives in fast-paced environments while contributing to innovative projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Advertising Technology.
• Master's degree is preferred.

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 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 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.