Senior Software Engineer, CloudKit Client

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Cupertino, CA
Salary: $184,700–$277,600 / yr
Posted: 67 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 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 · Senior Software Engineer, CloudKit Client

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Senior Software Engineer — CloudKit Client will join the team building on-device software for the iCloud platform, specifically focusing on the privacy-focused sync and storage system known as CloudKit. This role involves designing and building frameworks and daemons that support both first-party and third-party applications. Key responsibilities include collaborating with internal teams to craft clear APIs, working with network and file system stacks to build performant daemons, partnering with server counterparts to design scalable features and protocols, and implementing core components of cryptographic protection for cloud data. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in Objective-C or Swift, experience building on Apple platforms like macOS and iOS, and knowledge of system-level frameworks. Technical focus areas include protocol design, interprocess communication, device resource management, API design, reliability, performance, and complex distributed systems.

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Skills

Swift Objective-C macOS iOS watchOS tvOS Distributed Systems Cryptography API Design Protocol Design Concurrency File System CloudKit

What you'll do

Design and implement core components of the CloudKit sync and storage system.
Build system-level frameworks and daemons that support both first-party and third-party apps.
Develop performant daemons by working with network and file system stacks.
Collaborate with internal teams to design clear, high-quality APIs for technology adopters.
Partner with server engineering teams to design scalable features and communication protocols.
Implement core components of cryptographic protection for cloud data.
Manage complex distributed systems while ensuring strict privacy and security guarantees.

What we're looking for

5+ years of software engineering experience with strong programming skills in Objective-C and/or Swift.
Experience building on Apple Platforms such as macOS, iOS, watchOS, or tvOS.
Experience building system-level frameworks and APIs.
Bachelor's Degree in an engineering-related field or equivalent related experience.
Excellent communication skills.
Experience in Swift concurrency (preferred).
Experience with security, privacy, and cryptography concepts (preferred).
Experience with event-based programming or inter-process communication (preferred).