Apple

Senior Software Engineer - Global Subscriptions and Pricing Infrastructure

Apple$120K — $160K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in backend application development.
  • Expertise in large-scale distributed systems design and building.
  • Proficient in Java or Scala programming languages.
  • Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases like Oracle and Cassandra.
  • Knowledge of messaging platforms such as Kafka.
  • Understanding of multi-threaded and asynchronous programming.
  • Deep knowledge of HTTP and REST APIs.
  • Ability to establish coding standards across multiple repositories.
  • Experience in re-architecting codebases to adopt new technologies.
  • Strong background in Unix and Unix-like systems.
  • Excellent communication skills for technical leadership and mentorship.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.

Responsibilities

  • Design and evolve critical systems for global pricing at Apple.
  • Question assumptions and develop ambitious, scalable solutions.
  • Mentor and provide technical leadership within teams.
  • Implement and support backend applications effectively.
  • Transition extensive codebases to incorporate new technologies.
  • Establish coding patterns and standards among repositories.
  • Handle high-pressure deadlines and deliver turnkey solutions.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on critical systems with a global impact.
  • Access to cutting-edge technologies and frameworks.
  • Collaborative environment that encourages innovation.
  • Potential for professional growth and leadership development.
  • Strong emphasis on mentorship and team building.
Full Job Description
Description

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer who is a self-starter, daring, and willing to question

assumptions, to design, scale, and evolve the critical systems that power Apple's global pricing. You will have the courage and experience to be frank and ambitious, yet humble enough to listen to others, as you take on problems under deadlines and deliver turnkey solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

8+ current and industry years experience of crafting, implementing, and supporting highly scalable backend applications.

Proven expertise in designing and building large-scale distributed systems.

Expert experience with Java (or Scala).

Meaningful experience with SQL & NoSQL technologies (e.g., Oracle, Cassandra) and messaging platforms (e.g., Kafka).

Demonstrated grasp of multi-threaded, asynchronous programming concepts.

A deep understanding of HTTP and REST APIs.

Ability to design and establish coding patterns/standards across multiple code repositories.

Proven track record to re-architect an expansive codebase while transitioning to new

technologies/frameworks.

Strong background in Unix/Unix-like systems.

Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a strong ability to provide technical leadership and mentorship.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field or equivalent

experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with AI-assisted engineering (e.g., Copilot, Claude Code, LLM-based workflows).

Experience with caching strategies, observability tooling, and system performance tuning.

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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