Summary
Posted: Aug 13, 2024
Weekly Hours:
37.5
Role Number:
200563313
Join our innovative software engineering team at Apple Services, where our team exemplifies Apple's long-held passion for combining art and technology. We are the people who power the App Store on a massive scale, meeting Apple's high expectations with high performance to deliver a vast variety of apps in over 37 languages to more than 175 countries and regions. When Apple introduced the App Store, it launched a cultural and economic phenomenon that changed the way people live, work, and play. We continue to innovate the platform, now home to over 1.8 million apps - each crafted using our own software development kit and related services. To deliver such a rich experience at this scale, our engineers build high-performance systems backed by robust testing. In a world where apps have become crucial in people’s daily lives, the App Store team has become crucial to Apple’s business.
Description
We are seeking a passionate and highly skilled Senior Backend Software Engineer to lead the development and enhancement of tools and features for app developers on the App Store platform. With a focus on building frameworks used by App Store Engineering teams. IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL: - Design and build new features, services, data models, APIs, and user workflows. - Work closely with a cross-functional team of engineers, designers, program managers, and product managers to deliver cutting-edge software solutions. - Participate in collaborative, multi-functional projects critical to the App Store’s success. - Contribute to architectural decisions and ensure high standards across our codebase. - Balance multiple tasks effectively, showing adaptability in a dynamic environment. - Operate effectively in a multi-project environment, with the ability to switch contexts frequently and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously. We are looking for a self-starter who challenges assumptions, cares deeply about details and the end user experience, and has excellent communication skills. Experience in developing large-scale, server-side systems using object-oriented languages such as Java is essential. You should be comfortable tackling complex problems and providing innovative solutions under deadlines. Does this sound like you? Join our team!
- Extensive experience with Java or equivalent object-oriented languages.
- Over 5 years of experience in designing, implementing, and supporting highly scalable backend applications.
- Deep understanding of distributed system and microservice architecture.
- Ability to design and establish coding patterns and standards across multiple code repositories.
- Proven track record of re-architecting expansive code bases while transitioning to new technologies and frameworks.
- Significant experience with SQL databases like Oracle.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with NoSQL and big data technologies such as Cassandra, Solr, and Kafka.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively across functions and departments.
- Ability to thrive in high-profile, fast-paced, multi-tasking environments.
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 $143,500 and $215,300, 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 Inc.’s discretionary employee stock programs. Employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit award recommendations, and can purchase Apple Inc. stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple Inc.’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Participation in Apple Inc.’s discretionary stock programs is governed by Apple Inc.’s stock plans and agreements and are not part of local employment contracts or compensation.
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 and compensation programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
