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Software Engineer - Backend Systems

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Software Engineer - Backend Systems

Apple

San Diego, CA

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On-site

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Full-time

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1mo ago

Benefits & Perks

Parental leave

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Professional development budget

Parental Leave

Healthcare

Learning

Required Skills

Node.js

React

TypeScript

About Us

Working at Apple means doing more than you ever thought possible and having more impact than you ever imagined.

Size: 10000+ employees
Industry: Technology, Information Technology, Software, Consumer Goods & Services

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Do you want to help define the future of delivering Apple software to customers? Join the Insights & Release Technologies team to develop productivity products and release technologies focused on optimizing the engineering workflows, so that we can deliver amazing software and experiences to millions of Apple users faster.

Our team has a passion for innovation and engineering and is looking for individuals with a genuine excitement to collaborate with others to solve sophisticated problems with a focus on the user experience.

Description

We are looking for a passionate and experienced developer, a product-minded engineer who cares deeply about user experience, architectural excellence, and writing code that is as beautiful as the products it powers.

In this role, you will have a profound impact on software engineering productivity by designing and building the next generation of productivity applications used by Apple engineers. As a member of the team, you will lead technical discussions, mentor other engineers, and drive features from concept to launch. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Designing, developing, and maintaining sophisticated, high-performance applications.

  • Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including HI designers, project managers, and engineers, to define and deliver world-class features.

  • Leading architectural and design discussions, ensuring our solutions are robust, scalable, and forward-thinking.

  • Writing clean, elegant, and well-tested code that sets the standard for quality on the team.

  • Mentoring and guiding other engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, continuous improvement and providing constructive feedback in code reviews..

  • Taking ownership of the full development lifecycle, from initial concept and prototyping through to testing, release, and post-launch support.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with databases (relational and NoSQL databases like Cassandra)

Knowledge of containerization, orchestration technologies, networking and security

Experience with server side development and systems programming

Experience leading the technical development of larger features and collaborating across organizational boundaries

Minimum Qualifications

Technologies: Swift on Server, Temporal, Ruby, Go or equivalent

Knowledge: problem solving, architecture, debugging, and testing

User-focused: passion for quality, attention to details, and delivering outstanding user experiences

Collaboration: excellent communication skills and genuine interest to mentor others and collaborate with teams across a wide range of technology and disciplines

BS, MS in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .

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Client-provided location(s): San Diego, CA

Job ID: apple-200619088-3543_rxr-660

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-01-07T19:12:52
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About Apple

Apple

Apple

Public

A technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.

10,001+

Employees

Cupertino

Headquarters

$3.5T

Valuation

Reviews

4.0

10 reviews

Work Life Balance

4.0

Compensation

4.2

Culture

3.8

Career

3.5

Management

3.2

75%

Recommend to a Friend

Pros

Great coworkers and people

Excellent benefits and perks

Fast-paced and engaging work environment

Cons

High expectations and pressure

Management quality varies

Limited career progression opportunities

Salary Ranges

17,968 data points

L2

L3

L4

L5

L6

L2 · Business Analyst L2

0 reports

$114,215

total / year

Base

$45,686

Stock

$57,108

Bonus

$11,422

$79,951

$148,480

Interview Experience

5 interviews

Difficulty

3.4

/ 5

Duration

28-42 weeks

Offer Rate

20%

Experience

Positive 20%

Neutral 40%

Negative 40%

Interview Process

1

Application Review

2

Recruiter Screen

3

Technical Phone Screen

4

Behavioral Interview

5

Onsite/Virtual Interviews

6

Team Matching

7

Offer

Common Questions

Coding/Algorithm

System Design

Behavioral/STAR

Technical Knowledge

Culture Fit