Software Engineer - Early Career (Backend/Data)

Job Description

Apple is seeking early-career software engineers to join Ads Engineering, focusing on privacy-preserving, user-centric ad tech.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master’s a plus)
• At least 1 year of relevant experience
• Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals
• Programming experience with Java, Scala, C++, or similar language
• Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or equivalent)
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design, implementation, and testing of backend services and data pipelines
• Write clean, reliable, and efficient code in Java, Scala, or C++
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement systems for Ads use cases
• Participate in code reviews, debugging, and performance tuning
• Learn best practices for building scalable, secure, and low-latency systems

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.