Apple

Senior Software Engineer, Energy Services

Apple$120K — $160K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or 3+ years equivalent experience.
  • Extensive experience with mission-critical distributed systems.
  • Strong understanding of the trade-offs in distributed systems regarding consistency, latency, and throughput.
  • Proficient in communicating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Experience advocating for new technologies and engineering best practices.
  • Proven ability to build long-term relationships and influence logging beyond immediate teams.
  • Experience using generative AI in the software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

  • Investigate and implement emerging technologies for impactful product development.
  • Architect and maintain scalable distributed systems.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product goals.
  • Manage complex projects from conception to production.
  • Design and optimize high-volume REST and gRPC services.
  • Develop cloud-native applications with resilience and self-healing features.
  • Create and manage robust CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code.

Benefits

  • Contributing to environmental initiatives and climate change solutions.
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies.
  • Collaborative team environment with global perspectives.
  • Focus on continuous improvement and personal development.
  • Flexibility in working with cross-functional partners.
Full Job Description
We are looking for an enthusiastic software engineer to help us combat climate change and meet our company goals. Join us to help investigate emerging technologies and develop next-generation products. The ideal candidate thrives on ambiguity and is passionate about creating new products with meaningful and disruptive impact to the world. Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or 3+ years of equivalent industry experience Extensive experience architecting, building, and maintaining mission-critical distributed systems at large scales. Deep understanding of distributed systems fundamentals and trade-offs in consistency, latency, and throughput. A commitment to engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and the curiosity to evaluate and advocate for new technologies and patterns. An ability to communicate thoughtfully and clearly, both verbally and in writing, to drive consensus on complex technical concepts with diverse audiences, including global teams and external partners. A track record of building and sustaining healthy long-term relationships and technical influence within your team and beyond its boundaries. The tenacity and perseverance to lead complex projects all the way from conception to production. Experience using generative AI tools throughout the software development lifecycle to produce high-quality software. Able to work with cross-functional partners to define product objectives Passion for people, code, and improving our future Deep hands-on software development expertise with Java or Kotlin and Spring. Proven development and operational experience with high-volume REST and/or gRPC services (either server-to-server or mobile client facing). Strong experience designing for containerization and orchestration (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes). Significant time spent architecting, building, and operating cloud-native (e.g. AWS) applications with resilience, failover, and self-healing as core features. Expertise in designing robust CI/CD pipelines and defining infrastructure as code. Extensive experience with observability strategies and tools (e.g. Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, Datadog). Deep understanding of modern networking and experience using traffic tools for tracing and debugging. A fundamental appreciation for, and understanding of security, privacy, and cryptography (e.g. PKI, certificate management, JWT). Hands-on experience optimizing SQL/NoSQL databases for scale (e.g. Aurora, DynamoDB, CockroachDB, Oracle). Domain knowledge of the utility industry, electrical grid or renewable energy.

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

Join Apple, a place where extraordinary people gather to do their best work. Our ever-expanding global team is at the forefront of innovation and leadership in the tech industry. At Apple, we're not just building products—we're crafting the kind of wonder that revolutionizes entire industries. It's the diversity of our people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Work You’ll Do Embark on a journey with Apple’s market-leading team to help some of the world’s most influential companies navigate their path to digital mastery with cutting-edge technology and services. Transform industries and touch lives with your unique ideas at Apple. Here, you’ll lead through a unique position at the intersection of technology, creativity, and robust industry expertise. Collaborate with a global team of professionals who are at the top of their game in technology and design. Apple isn’t just a company, it’s a community of innovators and passionate thinkers. Introducing the Apple Innovation and Leadership Initiative We are building a market-leading team to drive our efforts in delivering groundbreaking solutions and services. At Apple, job opportunities are abundant, offering you the chance to explore diverse roles from engineering to marketing, all designed to empower your career growth. Do Innovative Work Join the largest group of creative and technical experts in the world—professionals dedicated to redefining what’s possible through technology and innovation. Deliver targeted solutions through a depth and breadth of expertise that’s unmatched, driving forward our commitment to excellence and leadership in every project we undertake. Be Part of a Great Team Engage in a wide range of projects utilizing Apple’s technology and resources. Harness the unparalleled capabilities, global scale, and joint solution development that only Apple can offer. Future-Proof Your Career Advance your career with limitless opportunities at Apple. Go as far as your ambition takes you with unmatched training, development, and certification support. Explore Discover how Apple is leading the way in tech innovation: [With iOS] Businesses can streamline operations and enhance customer interactions... READ MORE Smart home technology integration that sets the standard for convenience and security... READ MORE The Apple Experience Our combined service capabilities, global scale, and joint solution development help clients overcome challenges and lead transformation in their industries. Clients worldwide look to Apple for new strategies and solutions that drive growth and innovation in the digital era. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We look for passionate, curious, creative, and solution-driven team players. Whether you’re seeking a professional role, an internship, or a leadership position, Apple offers a variety of employment opportunities. SEARCH APPLE JOBS Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. READ CAREERS BLOG Job Alert Emails Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. See what exciting and rewarding opportunities await at Apple, a company committed to diversity, innovation, and leadership. Explore job opportunities, employment benefits, and the culture of growth and innovation at Apple. Prepare your resume, hone your interview skills, and ready yourself for a career at one of the most prestigious companies in the world. Join us in pushing the boundaries of what is possible.
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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