Apple · 18 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer - Tech Lead, Data Solutions & Initiatives
San Diego, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$172K/yr - $258K/yr
7+ years expApple is a company that creates innovative products and experiences. The Data Solutions & Initiatives (DSI) team supports Apple's business leaders by driving improvements for customer experiences and providing crucial productivity and insights through scalable software solutions.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
Lead system architecture and delivery of resilient, scalable and complex software solutions meeting business needs in a timely and cost-efficient manner
Develop robust full-stack solutions with meticulous attention to quality and maintainability; Foster thoughtful innovation and experiment with better approaches while maintaining high standards
Partner with product, leadership and other cross-functional partners to define technical strategy and direction; Lead technical discussions that build shared understanding and drive alignment on priorities and trade-offs
Own technical strategy and delivery across the full development lifecycle; Ensure solutions deliver on functional and non-functional commitments
Debug production issue, performing root cause analysis and ensuring timely followups on short-term and long-term solutions
Mentor and coach engineers at various levels in system design thinking, problem solving and best practices; foster a culture of collaboration, excellence, innovation, and continuous learning
Drive technical exploration of promising technologies and approaches; Build proofs of concept to validate ideas and present learnings across engineering team to build collective knowledge and make informed recommendations
Lead long-term technical vision and roadmap; Identify and resolve performance and scalability issues, and drive large efforts to reduce technical debt
Qualification
Required
7+ years of hands-on software engineering experience with impeccable analytical and problem-solving skills
Proven track record of leading cross-functional technical projects and planning roadmap in which near-term initiatives ladder to long-term mission
Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and one compiled language, e.g. Java, Go, Scala
Familiarity with systems architecture, distributed systems and big data technologies
Knowledge of infrastructure, various data stores and caches
Experience in conveying technical concepts effectively and building shared understanding across engineering, product and leadership teams
Ability to guide teams through iterative planning, execution, and delivery processes
Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals and software design principles; Desire for continuous learning
Demonstrated history of continuous technical growth and comfort mastering new areas and technologies
Preferred
10+ years of hands-on software engineering experience
Proven track record of architecting and developing distributed systems leveraging big data technologies with long-term viability
Proven hands-on experience in rapid system scaling, performance and resilience testing
Deep working knowledge of AWS or other cloud platforms
Familiarity with data modeling and machine learning algorithms
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
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
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.67BKey Investors
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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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