Software Engineer, Cloud Music Library - Apple Services Engineering

Job Description

Apple Music is looking for a talented backend services engineer to help build systems that push the boundaries of innovation in the cloud services space.

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience, MS or PhD preferred
• Strong data structures, algorithms, and OO software design and implementation skills
• Experience developing web-based services and applications and techniques for scaling them
• Working knowledge of multi-threading, concurrency, caching, and distributed storage technologies
• Experience working with a key value stores (Redis, Cassandra, Voldemort, etc)
• Experience working with big data technologies such as Spark, MapReduce, Hadoop, Kafka
• Working knowledge of the Unix command line environment
• Proficiency in Java or another OO language
• Ability to juggle multiple responsibilities and projects
• Strong written and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable cloud-based services for Apple Music
• Collaborate with other engineers, researchers, and statisticians to deliver cutting-edge features
• Implement state-of-the-art algorithms and techniques
• Solve complex engineering and algorithmic problems at scale

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.