Apple Services Engineering (ASE) Data Solutions team is seeking exceptional engineers to join their mission-critical infrastructure team. This role sits at the heart of Apple's digital services ecosystem, supporting tens of millions of content pieces across 150+ markets and serving hundreds of millions of users worldwide.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be instrumental in designing and implementing next-generation search infrastructure and platform services that power major Apple applications including App Store, Apple Music, Apple TV+, iTunes, iBooks, Fitness, and Podcasts. The role demands expertise in building highly scalable systems that deliver personalized and non-personalized data with extremely low latency requirements.
The position offers an exciting opportunity to work with distributed systems at massive scale, where every millisecond counts. You'll be collaborating with cross-functional teams across ASE, from store and commerce to search and recommendations, contributing to systems that handle billions of transactions. The team values innovative thinking and encourages questioning assumptions to find elegant technical solutions.
The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $143,100 to $264,200 base salary, complemented by Apple's comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, retirement benefits, and various stock programs. You'll have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through discretionary RSU awards and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
This is an ideal role for a seasoned engineer who is passionate about building best-of-breed systems, has strong expertise in Java/C++, and thrives in an environment where they can impact products used by millions globally. The position offers significant growth potential and the chance to work on cutting-edge technology while contributing to Apple's next generation of services and products.