Staff iOS Software Engineer - CloudKit

Job Description

Apple is seeking an experienced Staff Software Engineer to contribute to the development of the next generation of cloud services infrastructure, enabling the creation of new applications and scaling existing ones with a strong focus on privacy.

Requirements

• 7+ years of software engineering experience with strong programming skills in Swift and/or Objective-C
• Experience building on Apple Platforms (macOS, iOS, watchOS, tvOS, etc.)
• Experience working with and building system-level frameworks and APIs
• Experience working with client-server architectures and network protocols in a distributed system
• Proven track record of working on rapid development cycles and shipping software on tight schedules
• Excellent communication
• Bachelor's degree, or above, in an engineering-related field or equivalent related experience

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing key components of the iCloud platform
• Integrating novel fundamental capabilities into Apple’s operating systems
• Collaborating with highly skilled teams dedicated to engineering excellence
• Delivering features that uphold strong privacy guarantees for end users
• Crafting clear APIs, building performant system daemons, designing scalable features and protocols, and implementing core components of the cryptographic protection of cloud data

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.