Apple · 2 months ago
Software Engineer, Payments Engineering
Cupertino, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$147K/yr - $272K/yr
5+ years expApple is a company that transforms great ideas into extraordinary products, services, and experiences. They are seeking a skilled software engineer to build the future of gifting, focusing on secure and high-volume payment experiences worldwide.
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Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services powering Apple Gift Card experiences
Architect secure, high-performance APIs and services that handle millions of transactions globally
Collaborate cross-functionally with teams across Apple to integrate with core financial and commerce systems
Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting to ensure reliability and visibility in production environments
Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and on-call rotations to maintain system health and quality
Continuously improve system performance, developer experience, and operational excellence
Qualification
Required
5+ years of professional backend software engineering experience, with demonstrated proficiency in Java, Kotlin, or similar object oriented programming languages
Proven ability to design, build, and operate distributed systems at scale in production environments
Proficiency with relational (SQL) and NoSQL databases
Clear, thoughtful communication across code reviews, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience
Preferred
Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline
Strong understanding of security, privacy, and cryptographic principles (e.g., encryption, tokenization, key management)
Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-based infrastructure
Hands-on experience using observability and monitoring platforms
Experience using generative AI tools to enhance software engineering productivity and workflows
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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Leadership Team
Tim Cook
CEO
Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering
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