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Senior Software Engineer - Tech Lead, Data Solutions & Initiatives

Apple

Location

USA (Multiple Locations)

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/5/2026

Compensation

Not listed

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Job description

This role is a software engineering tech lead position within the Data Solutions & Initiatives team at Apple. The team supports business leaders by managing and reporting on business performance through innovative software solutions. The focus is on building high-quality, scalable, and resilient cloud-based software that enhances data exploration, analytics, and reporting. Collaboration with engineers, users, and business leaders is essential to deliver impactful results.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of hands-on software engineering experience with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proven track record of leading cross-functional technical projects and planning roadmaps.
  • Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and one compiled language such as Java, Go, or Scala.
  • Familiarity with systems architecture, distributed systems, and big data technologies.
  • Knowledge of infrastructure, various data stores, and caches.
  • Experience in conveying technical concepts effectively across teams.
  • Ability to guide teams through iterative planning and delivery processes.
  • Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals and software design principles.
  • Demonstrated history of continuous technical growth and learning.
  • 10+ years of hands-on software engineering experience.
  • Proven track record of architecting and developing distributed systems with big data technologies.
  • Proven experience in rapid system scaling, performance, and resilience testing.
  • Deep working knowledge of AWS or other cloud platforms.
  • Familiarity with data modeling and machine learning algorithms.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate closely with engineers, users, and business leaders to plan and design software solutions.
  • Build and deliver high-quality cloud-based software solutions.
  • Enable enriched and intelligent data exploration, analytics, and reporting.
  • Drive improvements for customer experiences and productivity tools.
  • Lead cross-functional technical projects and manage roadmaps.
  • Guide teams through planning, execution, and delivery processes.

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.

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