Software Engineer — CloudKit Client

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

Job summary

A leading company seeks an experienced Software Engineer for the CloudKit Client role in San Francisco. You will develop next-generation cloud services infrastructure for iCloud, enhancing existing applications like FaceTime and iCloud Drive. Ideal candidates will have extensive programming experience in Objective-C/Swift and a Bachelor's degree in an engineering-related field.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Educational reimbursement for formal education

Discounted products and free services

Qualifications

• 3+ years of software engineering experience.
• Experience building on Apple Platforms (macOS, iOS, etc.).
• Experience in building system-level frameworks and APIs.

Responsibilities

• Work with adopters to craft clear APIs.
• Implement core components of the cryptographic protection of cloud data.
• Collaborate with teams on scalable features and protocols.

Skills

Objective-C

Swift

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in an engineering-related field

Job description

Software Engineer — CloudKit Client

**San Francisco, California, United States**

**Software and Services**

**Summary**

Posted: **May 30, 2025**

Role Number: **200607177**

Imagine what we could create together! At Apple, innovative ideas quickly transform into groundbreaking products, services, and customer experiences. Bring your passion and dedication to your role, and there’s no limit to what we can achieve. Apple is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to contribute to the development of the next generation of cloud services infrastructure. You’ll be working on crucial components of the iCloud platform and introducing innovative fundamental capabilities. Your work will power entirely new applications and enhance existing ones like FaceTime, PushNotifications, iCloud Drive, Photos, and Backup. This is your chance to make a real impact. You’ll collaborate with exceptional teams of engineers who genuinely love engineering and prioritize user privacy.

**Description**

We work on the client-side of iCloud services, building the foundations for a secure and private cloud from device to device encrypted storage in the cloud to protected computation. Apple’s commitment to privacy runs deep and this team is key to extending this commitment to the cloud.

This position will involve close collaboration with the CloudKit team, several teams working on server components as well as Apple’s Cryptography and Privacy teams. This job entails both low-level (C/Objective C, libdispatch, POSIX APIs) and system-level skills (synchronization protocols, framework design, IPCs, multi-process performance work, system-wide resource sharing.) Reliability is essential, and we’re looking for engineers with a real passion for building complex systems that will seamlessly recover in the event of errors.

In this role, you will:
• Work with adopters to craft clear APIs
• Work with the network and file system stacks to build performant daemons
• Work with our server counterparts to design scalable features and protocols
• Implement core components of the cryptographic protection of cloud data

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ 3+ years of software engineering experience with strong programming skills in Objective-C and/or Swift

+ Experience building on Apple Platforms (macOS, iOS, watchOS, tvOS, etc.)

+ Experience in building system-level frameworks and APIs

+ Excellent communication

+ Bachelor's Degree in an engineering-related field or equivalent related experience

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Experience in Swift concurrency

+ Ability to build relationships with diverse groups of people

+ Experience with Event-based programming or inter-process communication is a plus

+ Proven track record of working on rapid development cycles and shipping software on tight schedules

**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) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

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