Software Engineer, Apple Services Engineering - Commerce

Apple Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Software Engineer for its Commerce team in Seattle. The role focuses on developing scalable web applications and requires a strong background in Java, database knowledge, and the ability to work on complex, high-volume systems. This position offers competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Educational reimbursement

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• 2+ years industry experience.
• Hands-on Java experience with Service Oriented Architectures.
• Experience programming for eventual consistency.

Responsibilities

• Develop large-scale web-based applications.
• Drive projects from inception to production deployment.
• Scale and integrate current systems.

Skills

Object-oriented programming

Knowledge of databases (SQL and NoSQL)

Software engineering experience (Java)

Experience working on scalable applications

Interpersonal skills

Education

BS in Computer Engineering/Computer Science

Job description

Software Engineer, Apple Services Engineering - Commerce

Seattle, Washington, United States Software and Services

Description

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 could accomplish. Would you like the stimulation and challenges of building a world-class, extraordinary scalable commerce platform? Then this is the opportunity for you at Apple! We strive to provide a flawless purchase and subscription experience for our for millions of customers and developers. The Apple Media Products Commerce Engineering team manages purchases from all iOS products, including Apps, Music, and Subscriptions. This scale is truly unprecedented and requires tremendous thinking to develop new initiatives and maintain existing systems. We are looking for a self-starting, energetic individual who is not afraid to question assumptions or charge head-first into gray areas. Excellent written and oral interpersonal skills are a must to collaborate in our cross-functional environments. The ideal candidate should have several years experience developing large-scale web-based applications using object-oriented languages. Excellent understanding of relational databases and data-modeling techniques are needed, and Cassandra or other NoSQL knowledge are a plus. We are primarily a Java shop. If you like the stimulation and challenges of building systems and features exposed to hundreds of millions of transacting users, and you want to make a difference, you will find Apple Media Products Engineering to be a fast-paced, rewarding environment where the best engineers and scientists collaborate to deliver fantastic products and features to our customers. This position is for a Software Engineer within the Apple Media Products Commerce team. The Apple Media Products Commerce Engineering team supports all the commerce functionality of the App Store, iTunes Music Store, Apple Music, and many others. We account for each purchase across many different reporting and financial systems. You will work on adding new integrations, scaling current data flows, and re-imagining existing processes to accommodate developing features and architectures. We offer a diverse set of products, often with dissimilar taxation, accounting and reporting requirements. These requirements are often country specific and can change quickly as legislative bodies update local laws. All of this operates on an immense scale, both in volume and business complexity. We are seeking a Java engineer with experience implementing large scale systems. Working independently, you will drive a project from inception to production deployment with a strong focus on performance to get the most out of your systems' designs and implementations, no matter what the scale. You will care about measuring, profiling, tuning but you will also be able to think creatively and question assumptions. You should be a phenomenal teammate and have excellent communication and presentation skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Computer Engineering/Computer Science
• 2+ years industry experience
• Object-oriented programming
• Hands-on software engineering experience, particularly with Java and Service Oriented Architectures
• Knowledge of databases both SQL and NoSQL and entity relationship modeling
• Experience programming for eventual consistency
• Experience working in a large code base
• Experience/knowledge working on highly scalable applications and RESTful web services
• Familiarity with scalability and performance issues

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Willing to take ownership and set direction, especially in gray areas
• The attitude that technical debt is an opportunity for better engineering
• Strong sense of responsibility
• Excellent judgment and integrity with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Interest in the commerce domain

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 $115,700 and $204,000, 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.

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 .