Software Engineer, Information Systems & Technology

Apple Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer for the Information Systems & Technology group in Sunnyvale. You will develop Java-based backend services and collaborate across product, design, and partner teams to enable Apple’s systems.

The role emphasizes engineering excellence, testable code, and on-time delivery within a dynamic environment. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• BS in CS/Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of professional software development experience.
• 1+ years building cloud-based distributed systems with API exposure.
• 1+ years working with relational and NoSQL databases.
• 1+ years with Java and backend design patterns.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, document, and maintain Java-based backend services.
• Collaborate with product and design teams to deliver reliable systems.
• Contribute to planning, design, and implementation of projects.
• Participate in on-time delivery and code quality improvements.

Skills

Java

Cloud-based distributed systems

REST/GraphQL

Relational/NoSQL databases

OOP principles

Education

B.S. in Computer Science/Engineering or related field

Tools

Spring

CI/CD

Kubernetes / Cloud tooling

Airflow / Spark / Flink

Job description

Software Engineer, Information Systems & Technology

Sunnyvale, California, United States Software and Services

Join us, the team that serves as Apple’s nerve center: Apple Information Systems and Technology group! We are looking for Java Software Engineers, who will work closely with other Software Engineers, Project & Product Managers, Product Designers, and other internal & external partners.There are countless ways you can contribute here, from working on apple.com to software for digital & physical Apple Stores, from software for Apple Care to Apple-wide systems for identity, operations, recruiting, and people management, from software for Apple data centers to Apple-wide data processing & AI/ML systems.When you join IS&T, you’ll help design and manage systems, frameworks, and apps that countless Apple customers and employees rely on every day. Together, we’ll explore all the ways to improve how Apple operates, freeing our employees to do what they do best, and crafting magical experiences for our customers.

Description

As a Software Engineer, you will develop, test, document, improve, and maintain code mostly in Java (and other languages as needed). You will partake in every aspect of your projects, from planning to design to implementation and future iterations.The ideal candidate is self-motivated, pro-active and results-driven. Attention to detail, dedication to providing high-quality solutions modeling engineering excellence, and ability to work towards on-time delivery of projects are all crucial qualities needed to work at Apple as a Software Engineer.The ideal candidate will also possess excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with various members of their immediate and extended team.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional work experience.
• 2+ years proven experience developing software in a professional capacity.
• 1+ years proven experience implementing cloud-based distributed systems, including familiarity with API implementation (e.g. REST, RPC, GraphQL, etc.).
• 1+ years proven experience using relational (e.g. Postgres, MySQL, etc.) and NoSQL (e.g. Cassandra, MongoDB, etc.) databases.
• 1+ years proven experience with Java.
• Familiarity with OOP principles, data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns (e.g. GoF), with a focus on implementing testable, maintainable, and extensible backend code.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to using CI/CD tools to build, test, deploy, and release containerized software applications on cloud-based Kubernetes (e.g. AWS EKS, GCP GKE, Azure AKS, etc).
• Familiarity with Java web (e.g. ServiceTalk, Spring, Dropwizard, Quarkus, Micronaut, etc.) and unit testing frameworks (e.g. JUnit, Mockito, etc.).
• Familiarity with tooling languages (e.g. Go, Python, Ruby, etc.) and distributed orchestration & computing systems (e.g. Airflow, Spark, Flink, etc.).
• Basic understanding of JVM internals (e.g. garbage collection, memory allocation, JIT, JNI, etc.).
• Basic knowledge of networking concepts & protocols (e.g. HTTP/HTTPS, CDN, edge computing, load balancing, OSI model, etc.).

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 $150,400 and $225,300, 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
discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation
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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

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