Software Engineer (Data Engineering)

Job Description

Apple Ads is looking for a Software Engineer to build real-time stream processing systems in a privacy-focused advertising environment.

Requirements

• 3+ years of industry experience building scalable data pipelines and platforms
• Strong computer science and data engineering fundamentals
• Expertise in Python/Java/Scala
• Expertise in NoSQL datastores and relational databases
• Expertise in distributed systems and data processing technologies
• Experience building and scaling systems on premise and in the cloud

Responsibilities

• Engineer secure and scalable data processing systems using Spark, Hadoop, Kafka, Cassandra, etc.
• Collaborate with a team to process petabytes of realtime streaming events
• Emphasize reliability, resiliency, extensibility, scalability, and productivity
• Contribute to a culture that nurtures growth and supports delivering for customers

Benefits

• Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.