Software Development Engineer

Apple is seeking a Software Development Engineer to join their Software and Services team in Cupertino. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on large-scale, distributed systems that power critical business operations.

The position involves designing and developing secure, scalable backend systems including REST services and big data pipelines. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies like Cassandra, Solr, Spark, Kafka and Hadoop to build high-performance systems that deliver key business data to ad servers and event processing teams.

As a Software Development Engineer at Apple, you'll be responsible for creating high-throughput, low-latency RESTful APIs that expose business rules to both internal and external consumers. The role requires expertise in server-side Java programming and multithreaded applications to build performant services that are easy to manage and scale.

The compensation package includes a competitive base salary range of $175,800 - $264,200, plus additional benefits such as stock options, comprehensive medical/dental coverage, retirement benefits, and education reimbursement. Apple employees also have opportunities to purchase company stock at a discount through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer with at least 1 year of experience to join one of the world's most innovative technology companies. You'll work in close partnership with various internal teams, contributing to mission-critical services that impact thousands of developers and advertisers worldwide.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, or a related field, along with demonstrated experience in Java development, REST APIs, SQL databases, and distributed systems. Experience with technologies like Kafka, Cassandra, and Spring framework is essential for success in this role.

At Apple, you'll be part of a diverse team of extraordinary people creating products and experiences that people once couldn't imagine and now can't live without. The company offers a collaborative environment where you can do your life's best work while contributing to innovative solutions that impact millions of users globally.