Software Engineer, Apple Services Engineering

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
Salary
$147,400–$272,100 / yr
Posted
52 days ago

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $183k
This role $210k
$130k most similar roles pay here $287k

This role pays more than 66% of similar roles. Most pay $144,875–$221,075 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $210k versus about $183k for comparable roles.

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About Apple Inc

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

Apple Inc currently has 1723 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Software Engineer, Apple Services Engineering

As a Software Engineer at Apple Services Engineering (ASE), you will join a dynamic team dedicated to building scalable systems that power services like the App Store, Apple Music, and more. Your role involves designing and implementing distributed data processing frameworks using big data technologies such as Apache Flink and Kafka, ensuring real-time insights for millions of users. You will work closely with teams responsible for Apple TV and Sports products, architecting streaming pipelines and intelligent AI workflows that integrate large language models into production systems. The position requires expertise in Java or Scala, experience with Apache Spark and Cassandra, and a strong understanding of AI technologies including MCP Servers and agentic workflows. This role demands proficiency in handling petabyte-scale data infrastructure while adhering to Apple’s privacy principles, ensuring high availability and consistent results for critical business operations.

What you'll do

  • Design and build large-scale distributed systems using Apache Flink for real-time data processing.
  • Develop production-grade applications in Java or Scala, ensuring high availability and scalability.
  • Integrate Large Language Models (LLMs) into LangGraph-powered workflows to enhance data system capabilities.
  • Build intelligent AI Agentic workflows and MCP servers to enable advanced automation and decision-making.
  • Ensure systems comply with Apple's privacy principles while delivering consistent and trustworthy results.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field required.
  • 3+ years of experience developing production-grade applications with Java/Scala.
  • 3+ years designing large-scale distributed systems using Apache Spark, Flink, Kafka, Cassandra.
  • Hands-on experience with AI technologies including MCP Servers and Agentic workflows.
  • Expertise in building systems that process real-time data at petabyte scale.

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