Staff Software Engineer, Apple Ads

Socket.dev; California (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple is seeking an experienced backend engineer to join Advertiser Services. You will help design and scale microservices and data-driven platforms that power ads across App Store, Apple News, Stocks, and Apple TV, collaborating with a global, agile engineering team.

The role demands strong CS fundamentals, proficiency in Java/Scala/C++, experience with relational and NoSQL stores, and cloud familiarity with AWS or GCP; you will tackle complex systems and deliver reliable, privacy-respecting

Qualifications

• 10+ years building scalable microservices or data platforms.
• Strong computer science fundamentals.
• Experience with Java/Scala/C++ or equivalent.
• Expertise in relational datastores (e.g Postgres or Oracle).
• Expertise in NoSQL datastores (e.g Cassandra or DynamoDB).
• Proficiency in data processing technologies (Kafka, Spark, Flink).
• Experience crafting scalable micro services.
• Familiarity with cloud paradigms ( e.g AWS or GCP ).
• Proven ability to work on sophisticated problems and systems
• Strong problem solving and debugging skills.
• Have the ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with technical and non-technical multi-functional teams.
• A desire to work in a fast-paced and challenging work environment.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Team collaboration

Tools

Postgres

Oracle

Cassandra

DynamoDB

Kafka

Spark

Flink

AWS

GCP

Java

Scala

C++

Job description

At Apple, we believe in the power of technology to enrich people's lives. Everything we build is designed to empower people, including our advertising platform. We deliver ads in a way that benefits both customers and advertisers — helping people discover content, supporting creators, and protecting and respecting everyone’s privacy. Our technology makes advertising possible on the App Store, Apple News, Stocks, and Apple TV. We help developers and marketers of all sizes drive app discovery across the App Store. Our display ads on Apple News and Stocks let advertisers promote their products alongside trusted content in a brand-safe environment, while supporting publishers and journalists. Sponsorship integrations and experiences in live sports on Apple TV help advertisers connect with captivated audiences. Everything we do is with the unwavering commitment to privacy you expect from Apple. Because when advertising is done right, it benefits everyone.

Description

Advertiser Services is a diverse, global, agile engineering team that moves smart and fast by consuming and optimizing readily-available technology, collaborating to improve and scale capabilities across businesses and use cases, and sharing our own innovative solutions so everyone can benefit. We are not constrained by organization structure and offer flexibility to work on a variety of backend systems, and we have fun doing it!

Minimum Qualifications

• 10 or more years of industry experience building scalable micro services or data driven platforms.
• Strong computer science fundamentals.
• Prior experience with Java/Scala/C++ or equivalent.
• Expertise in relational datastores ( e.g Postgres or Oracle)
• Expertise in NoSQL datastores ( e.g Cassandra or DynamoDB )
• Proficiency in data processing technologies (e.g Kafka, Spark, Flink )
• Experience crafting scalable micro services.
• Familiarity with cloud paradigms ( e.g AWS or GCP )
• Proven ability to work on sophisticated problems and systems
• Strong problem solving and debugging skills.
• Have the ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with technical and non-technical multi-functional teams.
• A desire to work in a fast-paced and challenging work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in advertising industry is a plus