Senior Software Engineer - Transparency - iCloud

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $171,600–$302,200 / yr
Posted: 88 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 · Senior Software Engineer - Transparency - iCloud

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As a Senior Software Engineer on the Transparency team at iCloud, you will play a pivotal role in building and maintaining backend systems that provide cryptographic proof for secure user data and messaging services. Your day-to-day responsibilities include designing, developing, and operating critical server-side components, leading architectural decisions, and ensuring flawless integration across various teams. You will also mentor junior engineers and uphold the team’s commitment to privacy and security. The ideal candidate has at least three years of backend software engineering experience with expertise in Java, Go, C#, or similar languages, as well as a strong understanding of multi-threading, non-blocking I/O, and distributed database systems like Cassandra. This role involves tackling complex challenges related to verifiable key transparency and privacy-preserving infrastructure, ensuring that Apple’s services remain secure and reliable for billions of users worldwide.

Skills

Java Go C# Kubernetes Docker CI/CD Prometheus Grafana PostgreSQL Redis Elasticsearch AWS Azure Google Cloud Platform Git Jenkins Terraform Python Merkle trees Cassandra

What you'll do

Design, build, and operate critical server-side components for new communication features.
Serve as the technical lead for new feature development, influencing end-to-end architecture.
Ensure successful delivery of backend services while collaborating across multiple teams.
Lead complex projects from conception to delivery, ensuring flawless integration between systems.
Mentor engineers within and outside the team, fostering a culture of technical excellence.

What we're looking for

At least 3+ years of backend software engineering experience
Expertise in Java, Go, C#, or similar languages
Proven track record in building large-scale, highly available application services
Strong understanding of multi-threading and non-blocking I/O principles
Experience with applied cryptography and transparency systems
Knowledge of distributed database systems like Cassandra

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