Senior Software Engineer (Technical Architect), Wallet Platforms

Apple Inc

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On-site
Location
New York, NY
Salary
$184,700–$324,800 / yr
Posted
47 days ago
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TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer (Technical Architect), Wallet Platforms

The Senior Software Engineer (Technical Architect) - Wallet Platforms joins the team responsible for the Apple Wallet infrastructure. This role involves providing strategic technical leadership to define the technical vision and architecture for essential platform capabilities. You will translate complex requirements into robust, high-performance distributed systems while ensuring quality, reliability, performance, and security. Key responsibilities include aligning engineering efforts with long-term goals, guiding architectural decisions, and engaging in hands-on work on key projects. You will work with heterogeneous partner systems and focus on domains such as Tokenization, Development Platforms, and Mobile Wallets. The role requires expertise in building large-scale distributed systems and implementing industry-leading open standards to enhance interoperability and security for digital credentials like credit cards, transit passes, and mobile driver’s licenses.

What you'll do

  • Define and promote a clear technical vision and roadmap for the Wallet platform.
  • Translate complex requirements into robust, high-performance distributed systems.
  • Guide architectural decisions to ensure quality, reliability, performance, and security.
  • Perform hands-on work on key projects and develop proofs-of-concept.
  • Represent platform requirements across cross-functional groups and organizational initiatives.
  • Mentor and coach engineers to develop the next generation of technical leaders.
  • Align engineering efforts with long-term business goals and customer needs.
  • Foster a collaborative DevOps culture and an outcome-driven engineering approach.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • At least 12 years of industry experience as a software engineer.
  • At least 3 years of experience as a tech lead or architect.
  • Demonstrated experience leading large technical initiatives and driving organizational change.
  • Deep experience in Tokenization, Development Platforms, or Mobile Wallets (preferred).
  • Practical experience implementing and evolving large-scale distributed systems with heterogeneous partner systems (preferred).
  • Ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences (preferred).

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