Principal Software Engineer, Retail Foundations

Job Description

Principal Software Engineer position at Apple Retail Engineering focusing on foundational systems, frameworks, and platforms for Retail Engineering.

Requirements

• B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience
• 12+ years of software development experience
• 8+ years of experience designing and implementing high-scale, high-performance cloud-based systems
• 8+ years of experience with relational, NewSQL, and NoSQL databases
• Experience in functional programming, OOP principles, data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, develop, test, and maintain code in Java and other languages
• Collaboratively design solutions for Retail Engineering teams
• Plan, design, and manage frameworks, platforms, and systems
• Improve developer productivity and shared runtime 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.