Principal Software Engineer, Apple Services Engineering

A technology company that crafts revolutionary products and services, known for amazing technology and industry-leading environmental efforts.
$197,400 - $296,300
Cloud
Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
7+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS
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Description For Principal Software Engineer, Apple Services Engineering

Apple is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their Services Engineering team in Seattle. This role is crucial in developing the next generation of cloud platform powering Apple's privacy-focused services that impact over a billion users. The position focuses on building and evolving cloud services that support key Apple experiences like FaceTime, iCloud Drive, Photos, Backup, and Push notifications.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience in building scalable microservices and strong expertise in cloud technologies. You'll be working with a passionate team that's more than just engineers – they're individuals dedicated to Apple's products, services, and engineering culture. This role offers the unique opportunity to shape team culture and processes while working on high-impact projects.

Key responsibilities include collaborating on complex problems, architecting scalable solutions, and partnering with teams across Apple. The position requires expertise in Java or Go, familiarity with RESTful and gRPC protocols, and experience with cloud environments. Apple offers a competitive compensation package including base pay ranging from $197,400 to $296,300, plus stock options, comprehensive benefits, and educational support.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join Apple's high-leverage team and contribute to privacy-focused platforms that power signature Apple experiences. You'll be part of a growing team that's essential to Apple's services growth, working on solutions that directly impact user experiences while maintaining Apple's commitment to privacy and innovation.

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Responsibilities For Principal Software Engineer, Apple Services Engineering

  • 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 Apple Intelligence Private Cloud Compute
  • Partner with teams across Apple to develop features and functionality
  • Build services supporting FaceTime, iCloud Drive, Photos, Backup and Push notifications services

Requirements For Principal Software Engineer, Apple Services Engineering

Java
Go
  • 7 years of experience building scalable microservices
  • Experience with Containerization and Serverless Technologies
  • Experience collecting high-level requirements and translating them into pragmatic solutions
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or an equivalent degree
  • Proficient with Java or Go for automation or integration with multiple APIs
  • Experience operating and developing infrastructure in public cloud environments

Benefits For Principal Software Engineer, Apple Services Engineering

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Education Budget
Equity
Relocation Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Employee stock programs and RSU awards
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with discount
  • Education reimbursement
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Relocation benefits

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