Apple · 3 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer - Payments Features
Cary, North Carolina, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelApple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. The role involves tackling the challenge of building resilient and reliable distributed software systems for Apple Pay, focusing on customer-facing features that enhance user confidence and control over their finances.
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Responsibilities
You'll have the opportunity to tackle the intricate challenge of building resilient and reliable distributed software systems at Apple's scale
You will be given flexibility to explore creative solutions, the support of a talented and driven team, and access to diverse technologies
You will have the autonomy, and responsibility, to take full ownership of your solutions
You'll join a nimble team involved in every stage of the product and software development lifecycle and will design, build, test, deliver and maintain exceptional software that truly makes a difference
In this fast-paced environment, you'll be hands-on in all phases, and will actively shape the architecture and design of our platforms and offerings through the lived experience of operating, monitoring, and providing on-call support for the software you build
As a key member of the team, you’ll participate in technical discussions, write specifications, review code, and produce documentation
Qualification
Required
A commitment to continuous learning and improvement, and curiosity for new technologies, techniques and patterns in pursuit of engineering excellence
A solid understanding of distributed systems fundamentals
An ability to communicate thoughtfully and clearly, both verbally and in writing, to discuss complex technical concepts with diverse audiences, including global teams and external partners
A track record of building and sustaining healthy long-term relationships within your team, and beyond its boundaries
The tenacity and perseverance to drive a complex project all the way from conception to production
No formal degree is required. What matters most is your mindset, your initiative, and your ability to apply your skills to real-world applications
Preferred
Hands-on software development experience with Java or Kotlin
Development and operational experience with REST and/or gRPC services
Experience with containerization and orchestration (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)
Time spent architecting, building, supporting or otherwise working on cloud-native (e.g. AWS) applications with resilience as a core feature
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code
Experience with observability tools (e.g. Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, Datadog)
An appreciation for, and understanding of security, privacy, and cryptography
Hands-on experience with SQL/NoSQL databases (e.g. Aurora, DynamoDB, CockroachDB, Oracle)
Company
Apple
Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
Founded in 1976
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.67BKey Investors
Berkshire HathawayMicrosoftSequoia Capital
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $0.31M
2021-04-30Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Tim Cook
CEO
Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering
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