Software Engineer, Apple Services Engineering

Apple is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join their CloudKit team, working on the next-generation of Apple's cloud services platform and infrastructure. CloudKit is Apple's foundational privacy-focused database platform that manages data at massive scale, serving billions of active customers. It's the backbone of iCloud and powers many of Apple's signature cloud experiences including Photos, Drive, Notes, Keynote, News, and third-party applications.

As a Software Engineer on the CloudKit team, you'll be working on a strongly-consistent database platform designed with the highest standards of user privacy and security. The role involves building fault-tolerant distributed systems that are secure, performant, and highly available. You'll be part of a world-class team passionate about engineering excellence and delivering high-quality services to Apple's customers.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $143,100 to $264,200 base salary, plus additional benefits including stock options, comprehensive healthcare, and education reimbursement. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies in distributed systems, collaborate across teams, and have a direct impact on products used by billions of Apple customers worldwide.

Key responsibilities include designing and implementing the overall observability architecture of the CloudKit platform, developing new customer-facing features, and ensuring optimal performance and reliability of the system. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in distributed systems, database technologies, and concurrent programming, with a focus on building scalable and privacy-focused solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who wants to work on challenging technical problems at massive scale while maintaining Apple's high standards for user privacy and data security. Join a team that's shaping the future of cloud services for one of the world's most innovative technology companies.