Apple

Software Engineer, Architecture Team (ASE)

Apple$130K — $155K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of hands-on server-side development experience
  • Proficiency in Java with understanding of the JVM
  • Experience with distributed systems for scalable service maintenance
  • Hands-on knowledge of cloud-native technologies and Kubernetes
  • Experience in designing APIs and libraries with CI/CD knowledge
  • Ability to optimize application performance and efficiency
  • Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science with strong algorithm and data structure fundamentals

Responsibilities

  • Build services, libraries, tooling, and workflows for mission-critical applications
  • Analyze application architectures and infrastructure for inefficiencies
  • Drive optimization initiatives across platforms like App Store and Apple Music
  • Collaborate with multiple teams to define and implement a technical vision
  • Develop tools for stakeholders and development teams to improve architecture

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with a skilled, enthusiastic engineering team
  • Engagement in high-impact projects with vast scale and visibility
  • Access to cutting-edge technologies and methodologies
  • Possibility for career growth within a renowned company
  • Flexible work culture promoting collaboration and innovation
Full Job Description
Description

As an Architecture team member in Apple Services Engineering you will help build the services, libraries, tooling, and workflows that power large-scale, mission-critical services in Java and Swift. You'll analyze application architectures, workload patterns, and infrastructure to identify inefficiencies and drive meaningful optimizations across our platforms - including the App Store, Apple TV+, Apple Music, and Podcasts. This work spans collaboration across multiple teams at Apple, helping define, implement, and deliver a shared technical vision. You'll also build tools that empower stakeholders and development teams to analyze and act on architectural improvements at scale.

We're looking for an engineer with strong technical and communication skills, practical knowledge of distributed systems and cloud technologies, and the ability to build relationships across the company. A genuine passion for quality, technical excellence, and understanding complex systems is essential. You'll join a team of skilled, enthusiastic engineers working in a fast-moving, high-impact space. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years of industry experience in hands-on server-side development

Proficiency in Java with a solid understanding of the JVM, plus flexibility to work across other major languages

Experience with distributed systems, including building and maintaining highly available, scalable services

Hands-on experience with cloud native technologies and public/private cloud platforms, including deployment, monitoring, and container orchestration with Kubernetes

Experience designing and maintaining APIs and libraries, with familiarity in dependency management, build processes, and CI/CD

Ability to analyze and tune applications for performance, efficiency, and cost optimization, including experience with monitoring and log analytics tools

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science (or equivalent fields), with strong fundamentals in algorithms and data structures, and excellent written/verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Kubernetes, reactive programming, async programming, and non-blocking IO is a huge plus

Expert in writing detailed solution specifications, diagrams, best practices/standards documentation, operating procedures, test plans/test reports, etc.

Demonstrated competence with GenAI and various LLMs for use in software development and analytic use cases

Proficient in programming languages such as Python/Swift Server/Go for automation or integration with APIs

Strong project management skills, including excellent presentation development

Influential - ability to influence teams and leaders across the company to achieve your vision

Quality focus - produce reliable, maintainable, deliverable software

Comfortable diving deep - working across multiple levels of abstraction

Passion for evangelizing technologies

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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