Software Engineer - Apple Services Engineering (ASE)

Apple is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join their Apple Services Engineering (ASE) team, focusing on developing world-class privacy-focused platform services. This role is part of a high-leverage team designing, building, and growing Apple's foundational privacy-focused platform that enables many of Apple's signature apps and experiences. The position involves working on critical services like iCloud Private Relay, Apple Intelligence, and Private Cloud Compute, impacting over a billion users worldwide.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in distributed systems, network protocols, and client-server architectures. You'll be working in a small team with high visibility, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver key offerings that enable the next generation of Apple Intelligence features. This role offers significant opportunities to impact features, products, and services across Apple while directly affecting customer experiences.

As part of the Apple Cloud Platform organization, you'll be responsible for developing and scaling privacy-preserving experiences, improving service performance, and evolving architectural designs to support continued growth. The position requires strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and the capability to drive projects from conception to production.

The compensation package includes a competitive base salary range of $166,600 to $250,600, plus additional benefits such as stock options, comprehensive healthcare coverage, retirement benefits, and education reimbursement. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer passionate about privacy, security, and building large-scale distributed systems to make a meaningful impact at one of the world's leading technology companies.

The role combines technical expertise with privacy-focused innovation, making it ideal for candidates who want to work on cutting-edge technology while maintaining strong privacy principles. You'll be part of a team that's essential to Apple's growth in services and their Apple Intelligence roadmap, working on projects that directly impact user privacy and security across the Apple ecosystem.