Software Engineer (Solutions Architect), Enterprise Systems

Apple is seeking a Solutions Architect to join their Digital team, which builds cloud-based support apps and tools used by millions of customers worldwide. This role combines technical expertise with strategic thinking, requiring someone who can design secure, private, and seamless experiences for Apple's customers.

The position involves working with complex ecosystems supported by multiple engineering teams. You'll be responsible for understanding system-wide needs, building strategic roadmaps, and ensuring alignment across various engineering teams. The role requires strong technical skills in distributed systems design, along with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

As a Solutions Architect, you'll define technical solutions for business problems, architect system interfaces, and manage data flows across systems. You'll need to balance technical requirements with business needs, write detailed technical specifications, and present to senior leadership. The role offers the opportunity to impact millions of users while working in a fast-growing business environment that encourages innovative thinking.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of software engineering experience, with particular strength in system design and technical architecture. You should be comfortable designing distributed systems at scale and have experience documenting engineering specifications. The role requires both technical depth and the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to various audiences.

Benefits include competitive base pay ranging from $181,100 to $318,400, plus equity opportunities through stock programs, comprehensive healthcare, retirement benefits, and education reimbursement. Join Apple's team and help shape the future of customer support technology while working in an environment that values innovation and "thinking different."