Senior Backend Software Engineer

The Apple Services Engineering (ASE) team is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join their Observability team, focusing on building next-generation foundational tools for Apple's software developers. This role involves working with petabyte-scale data systems and developing highly available, globally scalable platforms that help Apple engineers gain insights into their systems.

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll be working with Java and Scala to design and implement distributed systems that handle massive amounts of data. The role requires deep expertise in large-scale data systems and observability, along with the ability to deliver complex projects from start to finish.

Key responsibilities include:

• Gathering requirements across cross-functional teams
• Developing fault-tolerant, high-performance distributed systems
• Leading technical design discussions
• Mentoring other engineers
• Conducting independent research in the field
• Contributing creative ideas and challenging the status quo

The ideal candidate will have:

• 5+ years of industry experience
• Strong background in CS fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, and concurrent programming
• Expertise in Java and Scala
• Experience with distributed systems and columnar storage
• Knowledge of observability platforms and time series databases
• Familiarity with tools like OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, and Grafana

This role offers competitive compensation ($143,100 - $264,200) plus equity opportunities through stock programs. Benefits include comprehensive medical/dental coverage, retirement benefits, education reimbursement, and various Apple-specific perks.

Join a collaborative team that's building essential tools used by developers across Apple to create products that millions of customers love. Your work will directly impact the success of some of Apple's most visible current and future features.