Summary

Posted: Jan 30, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number:200588962

The ASE engineering team supports tens of millions of pieces of content in more than 150 markets enjoyed by hundreds of millions of users. Our backend systems power various features within Apple client applications: App Store, Apple Music, Apple TV+, iTunes, iBooks, Fitness, Podcasts, etc. We have unique and growing needs for data storage and consumption. You will help building next generation search infrastructure and platform services, collaborating cross-functionally with various ASE teams, from store and commerce to search and recommendations. You'll create platforms that can rapidly scale to serve personalized and non-personalized data with very low latencies. You should be someone who is not afraid to question assumptions, are a good team player under tight deadlines, and can tackle problems with elegant technical solutions.

• At least 5 years of professional software development experience in Java and/or C++ with strong understanding of Object oriented concepts and design
• Experience in designing and implementing RESTful API and services.
• Strong production debugging and performance tuning skills.
• Strong understanding of Data architecture and related problems.
• Experience working on complex problems and distributed systems where scalability and performance are extremely important (every millisecond counts)
• Should be independent and able to effectively work with cross functional teams
• Passion for building the best systems!
• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

• Experience with compute/container platforms such as K8s is highly preferred
• Experience in distributed data stores replication and CRDT is a plus
• Experience in scalable message queue systems like Kafka, KubeMQ, RocketMQ is a plus.
• Experience in at least one of scalable data stores like Cassandra, Redis, MongoDB.

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $143,100 and $264,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

• Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.