Backend Software Engineer, Universal Media

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $139,500–$258,100 / yr
Posted: today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · Backend Software Engineer, Universal Media

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As a Backend Software Engineer at Apple Services Engineering Video & Sports, you will join the Universal Media Engineering team to design and build resilient microservices that power the Apple TV app. Your day-to-day responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams such as engineering, project management, and design to deliver high-quality services that enhance user experiences globally. You will work on scalable systems using technologies like Java, NoSQL databases (Cassandra, DynamoDB), messaging systems (Kafka/RabbitMQ), and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes). The role requires a deep understanding of algorithms, data structures, and the ability to solve complex problems with incomplete information. Ideal candidates have experience in stream processing, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud environments, as well as familiarity with generative AI technologies. This position offers an opportunity to innovate within a highly collaborative team that values creativity and technical excellence while pushing the boundaries of scalability and quality for millions of users worldwide.

Skills

Java Kafka RabbitMQ Spring Boot Docker Kubernetes PostgreSQL MySQL CI/CD Cassandra Elasticsearch Redis NoSQL Solr

What you'll do

Design and build resilient, high-scale distributed microservices for the Apple TV app.
Develop services that directly impact millions of users in production environments.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver a seamless user experience on tvOS.
Implement scalable data platforms and related tools using NoSQL databases and messaging systems.
Write efficient algorithms and use advanced data structures to optimize service performance.
Solve complex problems with incomplete or partial information, delivering high-quality solutions quickly.

What we're looking for

3+ years of experience building resilient, high-scale, distributed microservices in production environments
Proficiency in Java or another object-oriented programming language and familiarity with NoSQL databases, messaging systems, and cloud technologies
Strong skills in algorithms, data structures, and problem-solving under incomplete information
Effective verbal and written communication abilities
Commitment to delivering consistent high-quality solutions quickly and collaboratively
Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/EE or related technical field, or equivalent industry experience

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