Apple · 1 month ago
Software Engineer, App Store Engineering R&D
Seattle, Washington, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$140K/yr - $210K/yr
4+ years expApple is a leading technology company known for its innovative products and services. The App Store Engineering R&D team is seeking talented software engineers to build and update the Apps platform, focusing on developing large-scale server-side systems and maintaining existing applications. The role involves collaborating with other teams and taking ownership of features throughout the release cycle.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
Analyze, design, code, inspect, debug, and test features for the data platform
Maintain and improve existing applications in response to new feature requests
Collaborate closely with members of other teams throughout the release cycle
Qualification
Required
At least 4+ years of experience in designing, implementing, and supporting highly scalable backend systems and web services
In-depth Java programming experience
Deep understanding and strong hands-on experience in multithreading, networking (including non-blocking IO), HTTP and REST APIs
Confidence with SQL databases like Oracle and NoSQL databases like Cassandra
Deep understanding of data modeling, data and metadata management, and scalability challenges in distributed systems
Be an advocate and driver for performance optimization, automation, and unit tests
Ability to pick up new technologies quickly
Excellent debugging, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills
Diligent attention to detail
BS in Computer Science, Mathematics, EE, or equivalent industry experience is required
Preferred
Passion and prior experience designing and implementing outstanding large distributed systems
Knowledge of Big Data technologies like Spark, HDFS, Trino, Solr, Kafka
Nice to have but not required: previous experience in regulatory and compliance project(s)
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
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Leadership Team
Tim Cook
CEO
Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering
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