Senior Software Engineer - FoundationDB

Apple is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their FoundationDB team, a crucial component of their cloud services infrastructure. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to work on systems that impact hundreds of millions of users worldwide. As part of the team, you'll be instrumental in developing and enhancing the next generation of Apple's cloud services, specifically focusing on FoundationDB, which powers many critical Apple services.

The position requires expertise in distributed systems and offers significant individual responsibility and influence over backend development. You'll work with a unique simulation testing framework for correctness and drive efficiency improvements through various technical approaches. The role combines hands-on technical work with strategic system design, requiring both deep technical knowledge and innovative problem-solving abilities.

Working at Apple means joining a company where new ideas rapidly transform into groundbreaking products and services. The compensation package is comprehensive, including a competitive base salary range of $175,800 to $312,200, plus equity opportunities through stock programs. The benefits package includes medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, education reimbursement, and various Apple-specific perks.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of distributed systems experience, strong programming skills in languages like C++, Go, or Python, and expertise in cloud technologies. You'll be working in Cupertino, contributing to a team that values technical excellence, innovation, and the ability to transform complex ideas into efficient, simple solutions. This role offers the chance to be at the forefront of cloud technology while working on systems that directly impact Apple's global user base.