Apple

Software Engineer - Distributed Systems & Platform Engineering

Apple$120K — $150K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS degree in relevant field plus 5+ years of experience
  • Expertise in architecting and developing distributed systems
  • Proficient in backend programming languages like Go, Java, or Python
  • Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration
  • Knowledge of event-driven architectures and asynchronous communication
  • Familiar with message queuing and streaming technologies
  • Strong skills in API design across various formats

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with product and engineering teams to develop scalable distributed systems
  • Contribute to microservices architecture and service contracts
  • Implement and maintain event-driven platforms for improved reliability
  • Ensure high availability and performance of platform infrastructure
  • Mentor team members and facilitate technical consensus across groups
  • Design and execute software quality methodologies, including reviews and testing
  • Drive the use of DevOps and CI/CD practices within development cycles

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on innovative distributed systems
  • Collaborative and cross-functional team environment
  • Focus on building resilient and scalable infrastructure
  • Invest in professional development and mentorship
  • Support for using cutting-edge cloud-native technologies
Full Job Description
Are you passionate about building systems that are resilient, scalable, and thoughtfully designed? Do you light up in technical discussions and bring fresh ideas to the table? As part of our CAD Infrastructure Development group, you'll help build and evolve the distributed systems that power our products at scale. You'll ensure our services can seamlessly and efficiently handle large-scale demands. Joining this group means you'll be responsible for contributing to the platform infrastructure that fuels our products. Together, you and your team will build the foundation that enables our engineering organization to deliver reliable, performant experiences to our customers. In this role, you will get to work on distributed systems and cloud-native technologies that enable other engineers to build better products, faster.

In this highly visible and cross-functional role as a member of our CAD Infrastructure Development team, you will be responsible for contributing to the development of distributed systems and microservices architectures. You will collaborate with multiple product and engineering teams to implement and maintain scalable, event-driven platforms. Your work will enable us to increase system reliability, improve development velocity, and deliver high-quality services at scale.

Experience architecting and driving development of complex distributed systems and platform software Experience in software architecture and systems design, including microservices decomposition and service contracts Experience in backend or systems-level languages, such as Go, Java, or Python Experience in using container orchestration platforms, such as Kubernetes Experience designing event-driven architectures and asynchronous communication patterns Experience of software quality methodologies, including design review, code review, and testing strategies Minimum requirement of BS + 5 years of relevant industry experience, with demonstrated ownership of architecture or systems design

Experience architecting large-scale systems with Kubernetes-native patterns, including operators, CRDs, and service mesh Experience with message queues and streaming platforms, such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, NATS, or Pulsar Experience in DevOps and CI/CD methodologies, platforms, and tools, such as ArgoCD, Flux, or Jenkins Strong understanding of distributed systems fundamentals: consistency models, fault tolerance, and partitioning strategies Strong API design abilities across REST, gRPC, and event-driven interfaces Familiar with infrastructure-as-code tools, such as Terraform or Pulumi Familiar with GitOps workflows and progressive delivery practices Knowledgeable in observability and reliability engineering, including SLOs, distributed tracing, and circuit breakers Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and build consensus across teams on cross-cutting technical decisions

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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