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Staff Software Engineer — CloudKit Client

Apple
San Francisco, CA Full-time 1/20/2026 $212k - $318.4k per year
Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
Approval 98.9%Total filings 5,543New hires 2,691
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FY 2025

Job Description

Apple is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to develop the next generation of cloud services infrastructure for iCloud. The role involves building secure and private cloud solutions, collaborating with various teams, and focusing on reliability and performance in system-level frameworks.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of software engineering experience with strong programming skills in Objective-C and/or Swift
  • Experience building on Apple Platforms (macOS, iOS, watchOS, tvOS, etc.)
  • Experience in building system-level frameworks and APIs
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Bachelor's Degree in an engineering-related field or equivalent related experience

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the development of crucial components of the iCloud platform
  • Introduce innovative capabilities that power new applications and enhance existing ones
  • Collaborate closely with the CloudKit team and other server component teams
  • Work on low-level and system-level skills including synchronization protocols and IPCs
  • Ensure reliability and seamless recovery in the event of errors

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.