Software Engineer, Apple Services Engineering - Commerce

Apple Inc

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

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Above market

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Similar $181k
This role $210k
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This role pays more than 71% of similar roles. Most pay $142,450–$218,850 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $210k versus about $181k for comparable roles.

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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 · Software Engineer, Apple Services Engineering - Commerce

Join the Apple Services Engineering Commerce team as a Senior Backend Java Engineer on the Payments Experience team. You will design and build secure, high-scale systems that power critical user flows for services like the App Store and Apple Music, handling countless daily transactions across over 130 countries. Your responsibilities include developing RESTful APIs, microservices, databases, and automated tests while ensuring robust security through industry best practices. You’ll also mentor team members and resolve customer-impacting issues swiftly. Ideal candidates have experience with Java, RESTful services, and a strong background in system architecture and security protocols. This role demands expertise in ambiguity resolution and technical decision-making under pressure within the high-volume digital content store domain.

What you'll do

  • Design and build secure, scalable account systems including RESTful APIs and microservices.
  • Triage and resolve customer-impacting issues by debugging unfamiliar areas efficiently.
  • Mentor teammates and support the development of a high-performing engineering team.
  • Strengthen security posture through industry-leading best practices and modern technologies.
  • Coordinate complex programs with cross-functional teams as a subject-matter expert.

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years of experience in software engineering for critical systems at scale.
  • Expertise in designing secure, scalable account systems and RESTful APIs.
  • Proficient in triaging and resolving customer-impacting issues efficiently.
  • Strong analytical problem-solving skills with a focus on security protocols.
  • Experience with load balancing, autoscaling, and distributed system debugging.
  • Commitment to automated testing across integration, load, and end-to-end scenarios.

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