Sr. Software Engineer, Information Systems & Technology

Apple Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 150,400 - 277,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Healthcare coverage

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a mid-career Senior Software Engineer for the Information Systems & Technology group in Cupertino. You will design, develop, test, and maintain Java-based backend services, collaborating with engineers, PMs, designers, and leadership across Apple’s ecosystems.

The role emphasizes scalable distributed systems, API implementations, and strong backend patterns, with opportunities to influence a wide range of Apple services from data centers to retail platforms.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent professional work experience.
• 5+ years proven experience developing software in a professional capacity.
• 3+ years proven experience implementing, and shipping high‑scale, high‑performance, highly available, fault‑tolerant, and secure cloud‑based distributed systems, including proficiency in API implementation (e.g. REST, RPC, GraphQL, etc.).
• 3+ years proven experience using relational (e.g. Postgres, MySQL, etc.) and NoSQL (e.g. Cassandra, MongoDB, etc.) databases.
• 2+ years proven experience with Java, including proficiency in concurrency, memory management, and performance optimization techniques.
• Proficiency in OOP principles, data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns (e.g. GoF).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, document, improve, and maintain Java code and related software.
• Participate in all project phases from planning to delivery and future iterations.
• Collaborate with software engineers, PMs, product designers, and leadership.
• Contribute to scalable, maintainable backend solutions and system design.

Skills

Java

API design

Distributed systems

OOP

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or equivalent

Tools

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Cassandra

REST

GraphQL

Spring

Kubernetes

AWS EKS

Job description

Sr. Software Engineer, Information Systems & Technology

Cupertino, 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 mid-career senior-level Java Software Engineers, who will work closely with other Software Engineers, Project & Product Managers, Product Designers, other internal & external partners as well as with Apple leadership. 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 senior-level Software Engineer, you will design, develop, test, document, improve, and maintain code mostly in Java (and other languages as needed). You will participate in every aspect of your projects—from planning to design to implementation and future iterations—and you will be encouraged to play an extended role in designing solutions. The ideal candidate is self‑motivated, proactive, and results‑driven. Attention to detail, dedication to providing high-quality solutions modeling engineering excellence, and ability to work toward 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 internal and external partners.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional work experience.
• 5+ years proven experience developing software in a professional capacity. Longer experience preferred.
• 3+ years proven experience implementing, and shipping high‑scale, high‑performance, highly available, fault‑tolerant, and secure cloud‑based distributed systems, including proficiency in API implementation (e.g. REST, RPC, GraphQL, etc.).
• 3+ years proven experience using relational (e.g. Postgres, MySQL, etc.) and NoSQL (e.g. Cassandra, MongoDB, etc.) databases, including proficiency in schema design and query optimization.
• 2+ years proven experience with Java, including proficiency in concurrency, memory management, and performance optimization techniques.
• Proficiency in OOP principles, data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns (e.g. GoF), with a proven focus on implementing testable, maintainable, and extensible backend code.

Preferred Qualifications

• Track record of leading software projects within a team as a tech lead (TL), while mentoring software engineers.
• Comfortable 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.).
• Expertise in Java web (e.g. ServiceTalk, Spring, Dropwizard, Quarkus, Micronaut, etc.) and unit testing frameworks (e.g. JUnit, Mockito, etc.).
• Experience with tooling languages (e.g. Go, Python, Ruby, etc.) and distributed orchestration & computing systems (e.g. Airflow, Spark, Flink, etc.).
• Understanding of advanced JVM internals (e.g. garbage collection, memory allocation, JIT, JNI, etc.).
• 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 $277,600, 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.

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