Apple · 1 month ago
Sr Software Engineer, Access/Car Keys Engineering
Austin, Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$201K/yr - $302K/yr
10+ years expApple is a company that transforms extraordinary ideas into exceptional products and experiences. The Access Engineering & Wallet Services team is seeking a seasoned software engineer to lead the architecture and development of distributed backend systems that enhance digital access and Car Key experiences while fostering a culture of technical rigor and innovation.
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Responsibilities
Lead the architecture and development of distributed backend systems powering Apple Wallet’s digital access and Car Key experiences
Build secure, performant APIs that integrate with partner ecosystems
Collaborate closely with hardware, security, and product teams to build deeply integrated, privacy-preserving user experiences
Apply AI to improve efficiency, reliability, intelligence, and personalization in our product
Mentor and guide other engineers, encouraging a culture of technical rigor, open dialogue, and thoughtful innovation
Qualification
Required
10+ years of backend software engineering experience in languages such as Java, Kotlin, or Go
Proven track record to deliver results in large, matrixed organizations—navigating ambiguity, aligning diverse stakeholders, and driving transparency through data and empathy
Familiarity with leveraging AI to accelerate development
Proven success building scalable, reliable, and secure distributed systems and APIs
Strong foundation in concurrency, asynchronous processing, and event-driven architectures (e.g., Kafka)
Experience with Relational and NoSQL databases
Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, and production service ownership
BS in Computer Science or equivalent technical field
Preferred
Experience developing or integrating AI/ML-driven systems or decision pipelines
Experience with iOS development or Apple platform integration
Ability to thrive in a matrixed, cross-functional environment and influence without direct authority
Exceptional interpersonal skills — comfortable leading design discussions, challenging ideas constructively, and driving alignment
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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CEO
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SVP, Software Engineering
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