Senior Software Engineer, Search Platform

Apple; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Software Engineer, where you'll shape the future of search technology. This role involves designing and optimizing cloud-native services that enhance user experiences for millions. With a focus on speed and agility, you'll work in a dynamic environment, leading the technical direction of the Search Platform. Your expertise in distributed systems and microservices will be crucial as you collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Discounted products

Educational reimbursement

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in high-performance, distributed systems.
• Expertise in microservices and container orchestration.
• Strong knowledge of performance tuning and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize cloud-native services for search experiences.
• Collaborate with Infra & SRE teams for seamless solutions.
• Lead technical direction and solve complex problems.

Skills

Microservices Architecture

Java

C++

Python

Kubernetes

Asynchronous I/O

Event-Driven Architectures

Performance Tuning

Distributed Systems

Technical Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Redis

Memcached

Apache Kafka

Apache Lucene

Solr

AWS

GCP

Job description

Senior Software Engineer, Search Platform

**Cupertino, California, United States**

**Software and Services**

**Summary**

Posted: **Apr 25, 2025**

Weekly Hours: **40**

Role Number: **200601374**

Apple Maps empowers people to explore and navigate their world. We solve large-scale problems while delivering appealing, intuitive, and innovative experiences. We obsess over the details to bring the world’s complexity to life. As the most popular mapping application on iOS, we are delivering the future of maps to hundreds of millions of customers across Apple’s entire ecosystem. We sit at the intersection of technology and the liberal arts, combining state-of-the-art software and hardware with human curation to create a product that celebrates the best of what Apple has to offer.

**Description**

We are looking for a talented and driven Software Engineer to help shape the future of the Search Platform for Apple Maps. You’ll play a key role in designing, building, and optimizing the next generation of large-scale, cloud-native services that power search experiences used by millions. You will also be working with cross functional Infra & SRE teams to build solutions that work seamlessly across the entire Apple ecosystem.

We value a culture of speed and agility—"iterate quickly, improve continuously"—where rapid iteration, learning from failures, and constant refinement are at the core of how we operate. In this environment, you will develop and deploy solutions swiftly, learn from each iteration, and constantly refine your approach to deliver better results. As a self-driven, results-oriented individual with a strong work ethic, you will play a key role in guiding the technical direction of the Search Platform, solving complex problems, and leading by example.

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ 5 + years of experience designing, developing, and deploying high-performance, distributed systems and cloud-native frameworks at scale

+ Expertise in microservices architecture, with production experience in container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes

+ Proficiency in Java, C++, or Python, with deep understanding of modern language features, concurrency models, and performance-aware programming

+ Hands-on experience with asynchronous I/O, event-driven architectures, and multi-threaded system design

+ Skilled in performance tuning, including memory and CPU profiling, garbage collection analysis, and end-to-end latency optimization

+ Solid understanding of distributed systems fundamentals, including fault tolerance, consistency models, and scalability trade-offs

+ Excellent technical communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas to cross-functional teams and leadership

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s or higher a plus)

+ Deep experience with distributed in-memory key-value stores, such as Redis or Memcached

+ Strong knowledge of distributed stream processing and messaging systems, including Apache Kafka

+ Proficiency with search indexing technologies, especially Apache Lucene and Solr

+ Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP

**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 $143,100 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.Learn more about Apple Benefits. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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