Software Engineer - Backend Systems

Software Engineer - Backend Systems

Cupertino, California, United States

Software and Services

Posted: Nov 13, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200631866

Description

Do you want to help define the future of delivering Apple software to customers? Join the Insights & Release Technologies team to develop productivity products and release technologies focused on optimizing the engineering workflows, so that we can deliver amazing software and experiences to millions of Apple users faster. Our team has a passion for innovation and engineering and is looking for individuals with a genuine excitement to collaborate with others to solve sophisticated problems with a focus on the user experience.

We are looking for a passionate and experienced developer, a product-minded engineer who cares deeply about user experience, architectural excellence, and writing code that is as beautiful as the products it powers. In this role, you will have a profound impact on software engineering productivity by designing and building the next generation of productivity applications used by Apple engineers. As a member of the team, you will lead technical discussions, mentor other engineers, and drive features from concept to launch. Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing, developing, and maintaining sophisticated, high-performance applications.
• Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including HI designers, project managers, and engineers, to define and deliver world-class features.
• Leading architectural and design discussions, ensuring our solutions are robust, scalable, and forward-thinking.
• Writing clean, elegant, and well-tested code that sets the standard for quality on the team.
• Mentoring and guiding other engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, continuous improvement and providing constructive feedback in code reviews.
• Taking ownership of the full development lifecycle, from initial concept and prototyping through to testing, release, and post-launch support.

Minimum Qualifications

Technologies: Swift on Server, Temporal, Ruby, Go or equivalent

Knowledge: problem solving, architecture, debugging, and testing

User-focused: passion for quality, attention to details, and delivering outstanding user experiences

Collaboration: excellent communication skills and genuine interest to mentor others and collaborate with teams across a wide range of technology and disciplines

BS, MS in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with databases (relational and NoSQL databases like Cassandra)

Knowledge of containerization, orchestration technologies, networking and security

Experience with server side development and systems programming

Experience leading the technical development of larger features and collaborating across organizational boundaries

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $126,800 and $190,900, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.