Software Engineer, Wallet Identity Server

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

Job summary

A leading company in digital identity solutions is seeking a Software Engineer to join their team in Cupertino. This role involves designing and implementing backend services critical for digital wallets while ensuring the security and privacy of user credentials. Ideal candidates possess a strong foundation in computer science and experience with Java, Kotlin, and distributed systems.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Educational reimbursements

Employee stock purchase plans

Discounted products and free services

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong understanding of Computer Science fundamentals.
• Experience with AWS services and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and build backend services using Java and Kotlin.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Drive development lifecycle and ensure service reliability.

Skills

Distributed systems

Java

Kotlin

Cryptography

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Spring Boot

Temporal

Job description

Software Engineer, Wallet Identity Server

**Cupertino, California, United States**

**Software and Services**

**Summary**

Posted: **Jun 13, 2025**

Weekly Hours: **40**

Role Number: **200609218**

Join us in building the future of digital identity! With IDs in Wallet, users can use their IDs in person, in app, and on the web. We build the backend systems that make this possible. Our services sit between Apple Wallet and digital credential issuers like state and national governments. We work at the intersection of distributed systems and cryptography, implementing cutting-edge identity features while maintaining the highest levels of security and user privacy. We're actively contributing to and shaping the digital identity ecosystem through standards like ISO 18013/23220, ICAO 9303, and the W3C Digital Credentials API.

**Description**

- Design and build high-quality backend services using Java and Kotlin on AWS
- Architect scalable solutions leveraging technologies like Temporal, Redis, and distributed databases
- Work with identity standards including ISO 18013/23220, ICAO 9303, and the W3C Digital Credentials API
- Collaborate cross-functionally with technical and non-technical experts across Apple
- Work closely with iOS engineers to prototype, build and test new features and ideas
- Drive the complete development lifecycle through design, implementation, testing, and release
- Participate in on-call rotations to ensure service reliability

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ A strong understanding of Computer Science fundamentals

+ 3+ years of professional software development experience

+ Experience developing and maintaining scalable distributed systems

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Experience developing and launching web services with Java and/or Kotlin. Spring Boot experience is a plus.

+ Hands-on experience with AWS services such as S3 and DynamoDB

+ Familiarity with workflow orchestration tools (Temporal or similar)

+ Track record of designing, building, and documenting client-facing and server-facing APIs

+ Experience with full lifecycle of software development, including design, architecture, development, testing and maintenance

+ Knowledge of security fundamentals such as certificates, PKI, signing and encryption. Experience implementing features with them is a plus!

**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) .

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