Apple

Sr Software Engineer, Employee Experience & Productivity

Apple$150K — $180K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Deep experience with Symfony and Drupal for custom module development
  • Proven track record of managing production applications from concept to operation
  • Skilled in secure coding practices across full stack
  • Familiarity with designing and consuming RESTful APIs
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

  • Design and build scalable, secure applications using Symfony and Drupal
  • Create user-friendly front-end interfaces that enhance the user experience
  • Autonomously manage project scope, priorities, and customer feedback
  • Lead the end-to-end delivery of engineering projects without day-to-day oversight
  • Collaborate with business partners to ensure alignment on project goals

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies
  • Work in a collaborative and innovative team environment
  • Engage in projects that have a meaningful impact on employees worldwide
  • Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
Full Job Description
Description

We're looking for a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to build tools that support Apple's people around the world. Using web and native technologies - HTML5, PHP, CSS, JavaScript, MySQL, Swift, Symfony, and Drupal - we create applications that let Apple's employees focus on their roles and feel supported in their daily work.

This role is back-end weighted: you'll spend most of your time designing and shipping secure, scalable Drupal and Symfony applications. You'll also build the user-friendly, accessible front-end interfaces that put those systems in people's hands. This is a senior lead role for someone who can run projects autonomously - scoping work with business partners, managing priorities and customer feedback, and driving delivery end to end - without day-to-day direction. You'll bring strong problem-solving skills, clear communication, and a collaborative mindset to a team that owns its work end to end.

Minimum Qualifications

Deep, hands-on experience with Symfony and Drupal, including complex custom module development, object-oriented PHP, design patterns, and dependency management with Composer

Proven ability to own production applications end to end - from concept and architecture through deployment and day-to-day operations - and to drive projects autonomously with business partners

Experience applying secure coding practices across the stack, including input validation and access control

Experience designing and consuming RESTful web services and APIs (e.g., JSON:API, REST)

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Preferred Qualifications

Developing custom Drush commands and background/queue processes, with a focus on performance tuning

Strong SQL skills, including optimizing and debugging queries to improve performance

Writing automated tests (e.g., PHPUnit, Kernel/functional tests)

Integrating applications and authentication using OAuth, SAML, and single sign-on

Integrating AI tools into the application development lifecycle

Search integration (e.g., Apache Solr, Elasticsearch)

NoSQL data stores (e.g., Redis)

Building and maintaining Extract-Transform-Load (ETL) processes across a variety of data sources

Designing systems that scale across multiple locations and languages and handle peak load for a global user base

Load testing and advanced troubleshooting of production applications

CI/CD pipelines, container-based systems for deployment and local development, and managing configuration/deployments across multi-environment architectures

Distributed version control with Git

Building user-friendly, accessible front-end interfaces (Twig, JavaScript, CSS) that meet accessibility standards

React or Swift application development

Leading engineering projects and driving delivery, including Agile facilitation, code review, and mentoring peers

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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