Principal Software Engineer, Apple Services Engineering

Summary

Posted: Jun 10, 2024

Role Number:200554951

Imagine what you could do here. The people here at Apple don't just build products — we craft the kind of wonder that's revolutionized entire industries. It's the diversity of those people and their ideas that support the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. This team is more than a group of engineers -- it's a group passionate about Apple products, services, and engineering culture. The team is seeking an expert Software Engineer to focus on building the next generation of cloud services. Your work will power marquee Apple experiences such as FaceTime, iCloud Drive, Photos, Backup, and Push notifications services while also helping build new ones.

Description

We are a high-leverage team designing, building, and growing Apple's privacy-focused platform enabling many of Apple's signature apps and experiences. Our work impacts over a billion users and is essential to the success of Apple's growth in services. Our team is growing, and you will have the unique opportunity to help us shape our culture and processes. As part of this role, you will: Collaborate to solve complex problems with the opportunity to invent innovative solutions Evolve the design and architecture to support the continued growth of our platform Develop the next generation of cloud platform that powers FaceTime, iCloud Drive, Photos, Backup, and Push notifications services Partner with various teams across Apple to develop features and functionality to enable new experiences in the Apple ecosystem

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience building scalable microservices
• Experience with Containerization and Serverless Technologies
• Experience collecting high-level requirements and translating them into pragmatic solutions
• Proficient with various programming languages such as Java/Python/Go for automation or integration with multiple APIs (RESTFul, gRPC, etc.)
• Experience operating and developing infrastructure and services in public cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Enjoys learning new skills and technologies
• Solid communications skills, capable of working with cross-functional technical and business teams and varying levels of management in a professional manner

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of security & cryptography
• Programming Languages: Go (golang) and Java
• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering-related field, or equivalent related experience.

• Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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.