Sr. Backend Software Engineer, Creativity Apps

Apple

3.7

(120)

Cupertino, CA

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    Position summary

    cal, high-performance backend systems. Our team is composed of a close-knit, highly collaborative group of engineers who are committed to excellence throughout the entire product lifecycle. We want team members with extensive hands-on experience in developing and enhancing backend pipelines and services, familiar with client-server communication protocol and have a strong background in designing highly scalable systems. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and bring a strategic approach to both technical innovation and system scalability.

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or similar technical discipline

    • 7+ years of demonstrated experience in shipping scalable, maintainable, and testable backend systems

    • Expertise in Java and Spring

    • Extensive experience working with NoSQL data stores such as Cassandra and Solr

    • Experience with message or event driven architectures (such as Kafka)

    • Experience delivering high quality software at scale

    • Strong analytical and problem solving abilities, with a proven ability to troubleshoot and optimize complex systems

    • Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with partner teams

    • Committed to encouraging an open and inclusive work environment

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience serving as a technical lead, and designing and building backend services for large scale systems while demonstrating the ability to articulate technical concepts

    • Familiarity with version control systems like Git, and CI/CD tools (such as Jenkins), and build tools (such as Gradle and Bazel)

    • Prioritizes unit, integration, and end-to-end tests as part of development

    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 $175,800 and $312,200, 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. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

    Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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    • Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

    Why you should apply for a job to Apple:

  • 66% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 66% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Company commitment that women earn the same as men performing similar work includes no salary history disclosure policy.
  • Apple University creates classes, seminars, and tools to help employees understand Apple’s culture, organization, and values.
  • Whether you donate time or money, Apple will match charitable contributions up to $10,000 a year.