CloudKit Client Software Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Francisco, CA
Salary: $150,400–$277,600 / yr
Posted: 134 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
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 · CloudKit Client Software Engineer

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As a CloudKit Client Software Engineer, you will join the team responsible for building the foundation of secure and private cloud services from device to device encrypted storage to protected computation. You will work with the CloudKit team, server components teams, and Cryptography and Privacy teams to develop core components of cryptographic protection for cloud data. Your daily responsibilities include crafting clear APIs for adopters, developing performant daemons using network and file system stacks, and designing scalable features and protocols with server counterparts. The role requires proficiency in Swift, Objective-C, libdispatch, and POSIX APIs, alongside expertise in synchronization protocols, framework design, IPCs, and multi-process performance work. You will build reliable systems that recover from errors while supporting services like FaceTime, Push Notifications, iCloud Drive, Photos, and Backup across various Apple platforms.

Skills

Swift Objective-C CloudKit macOS iOS watchOS tvOS libdispatch POSIX APIs Swift Concurrency Cryptography file system s

What you'll do

Craft clear APIs for internal and external adopters.
Build performant daemons using network and file system stacks.
Design scalable features and protocols with server-side counterparts.
Implement core components for the cryptographic protection of cloud data.
Develop system-level frameworks and low-level code in C, Objective-C, or Swift.
Manage synchronization protocols, IPCs, and multi-process performance work.
Build complex systems capable of seamless recovery during errors.

What we're looking for

Strong programming skills in Swift and/or Objective-C.
Experience building on Apple Platforms such as macOS, iOS, watchOS, or tvOS.
Experience building system-level frameworks and APIs.
Proficiency with low-level concepts including C, libdispatch, POSIX APIs, and synchronization protocols.
Bachelor's degree in an engineering-related field or equivalent related experience.
Experience in Swift concurrency is preferred.
Experience with event-based programming or inter-process communication is a plus.
Proven track record of working on rapid development cycles and shipping software on tight schedules.

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