Apple

Senior Software Engineer, ASE Data Platform

Apple$130K — $180K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience building scalable distributed systems or data platforms
  • Strong programming skills in Java, Scala, Python, or Go
  • Hands-on experience with data processing frameworks such as Apache Spark, Flink, or Kafka
  • Experience designing and implementing secure systems with authentication and authorization
  • Solid understanding of data modeling, pipelines, and storage systems (SQL/NoSQL, data lakes, warehouses)
  • Familiarity with privacy compliance requirements (GDPR and CCPA)
  • Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, and in containerized environments (Kubernetes)

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop scalable data platform systems ensuring privacy and compliance
  • Create tools enforcing data protection policies and monitoring data usage
  • Develop policy enforcement mechanisms and automation for data handling
  • Build and maintain distributed systems for data classification and auditability
  • Partner with legal and engineering teams to translate regulatory requirements into technical solutions

Benefits

  • Engagement in a mission-driven company focused on user privacy
  • Opportunities to work with cutting-edge data technologies and frameworks
  • Chance to collaborate with cross-functional teams including legal and engineering
  • Support for professional development in data governance and compliance practices
  • A role that directly impacts the security and privacy of user data
Full Job Description
This role focuses on building scalable data platform systems that ensure privacy, compliance, and secure data and AI governance across Apple's infrastructure. You will design and develop tools and services that enforce data protection policies, enable visibility into data usage, and ensure adherence to global regulations such as GDPR and CCPA. The position plays a critical role in safeguarding user data while enabling teams to efficiently and responsibly use data at scale. You will build and maintain distributed systems that support data classification, lineage tracking, access control, and auditability. This includes developing policy enforcement mechanisms, monitoring frameworks, and automation to ensure data is handled in accordance with privacy standards. You will also partner with cross-functional teams-including legal, security, and engineering-to translate regulatory requirements into practical, scalable technical solutions. Success in this role requires strong expertise in distributed systems, data platforms, and secure software design, along with a deep understanding of privacy principles and compliance frameworks.

5+ years of experience building scalable distributed systems or data platforms Strong programming skills in at least one of: Java, Scala, Python, or Go Hands-on experience with data processing frameworks such as Apache Spark, Flink, Kafka or similar Experience designing and implementing secure systems, including authentication, authorization, and data protection mechanisms Solid understanding of data modeling, data pipelines, and storage systems (e.g., SQL/NoSQL, data lakes, or warehouses) Familiarity with data privacy and compliance requirements, including GDPR and CCPA Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or similar) and containerized environments (e.g., Kubernetes) Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience

Experience building data governance platforms, including metadata management, lineage, and data quality frameworks Strong understanding of privacy-by-design principles and implementation of compliance controls for regulations such as GDPR and CCPA Experience with fine-grained access control systems (e.g., RBAC/ABAC) and policy engines Familiarity with data discovery, classification, and masking/tokenization techniques for sensitive data Experience building audit, monitoring, and observability systems for large-scale data platforms Experience working in hybrid cloud and on-prem environments at scale Strong collaboration and communication skills, with experience partnering across engineering, security, and legal teams

About Apple

Apple is a corporation that designs, manufactures, and markets mobile communication and media devices, personal computers, portable digital music players, and sells a variety of related software, services, peripherals, networking solutions, and third-party digital content and applications. Apple provides many products and services, including iPhone; iPad; iPod; Mac; Apple TV; a portfolio of consumer and professional software applications; the iOS and OS X operating systems; iCloud; and accessories, service, and support offerings. It sells its products worldwide through its retail stores, online stores, direct sales force and third-party cellular network carriers, wholesalers, retailers, and value-added resellers to the consumer and also sells third-party iPhone, iPad, Mac and iPod compatible products, including application software and accessories through its online and retail stores. Introduced in 1984, the Macintosh was the first widely sold personal computer with a graphical user interface (GUI). That feature and others such as an improved floppy drive design and a low-cost hard drive that made data retrieval faster helped Apple cultivate a reputation for innovation. Apple was named as the most admired company in the United States in 2008 and in the world from 2008 to 2012 by the Fortune magazine. The company was founded by Steven Paul Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Gerald Wayne on April 1, 1976, and is headquartered in Cupertino, California.

Apple Careers

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Learn more about Apple
Size
154,000 employees
Market Cap
$2,074.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$63.9 billion
Founded
1976
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$294.1 billion
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