Software Engineering • Mid-Level

Who you are

You have 3+ years of professional experience designing, implementing, and operating highly scalable distributed systems — you've tackled complex challenges and understand the intricacies of cloud infrastructure. Your industry experience includes programming languages such as Java, Swift, C/C++, or Go — you are comfortable switching between languages to find the best solution for the task at hand.

You possess a strong background in performance benchmarking, debugging, and tuning distributed systems — you know how to identify bottlenecks and optimize for efficiency. Your experience with cloud deployment and observability technologies, such as Kubernetes, allows you to manage and monitor applications effectively in a cloud environment.

Excellent communication skills are one of your strengths — you can build relationships with diverse groups of people and collaborate effectively within a team. You are passionate about engineering and delivering features that maintain strong privacy guarantees to end users, aligning with Apple's commitment to user privacy.

Desirable

Experience with privacy-focused platforms or applications is a plus — you understand the importance of user trust and data security in today's digital landscape. Familiarity with Apple's ecosystem and services can give you an edge in this role.

What you'll do

As a Software Engineer at Apple, you will contribute to the development of the next generation of cloud services infrastructure — your work will directly impact the scalability and performance of applications like iCloud Photos, Drive, and Backup. You will collaborate with world-class teams to design and build critical components of iCloud, introducing new capabilities that enhance user experience.

You will be responsible for designing, building, and growing Apple’s foundational privacy-focused platform — your contributions will enable the development of entirely new applications and the scaling of existing ones. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that the services you develop meet the high standards of performance and privacy that Apple is known for.

Your role will involve performance benchmarking and tuning of distributed systems — you will analyze system performance and implement improvements to ensure optimal operation. You will also engage in debugging complex issues, providing solutions that enhance system reliability and user satisfaction.

In addition, you will participate in code reviews and contribute to the overall engineering culture at Apple — sharing knowledge and best practices with your peers will be an essential part of your role. You will have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers, helping them grow their skills and advance their careers.

What we offer

At Apple, you will be part of a team that is committed to innovation and excellence — you will have the chance to work on projects that have a significant impact on over a billion users. We offer a collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognized.

You will have access to professional development opportunities and resources to help you grow in your career — we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. Our commitment to inclusion and diversity means that you will work alongside talented individuals from various backgrounds, fostering a rich and dynamic workplace culture.

Join us at Apple and be part of a mission to create technology that enhances the lives of users around the world — your work will help shape the future of cloud services and user privacy.