This role is focused on building transparency infrastructure that ensures the security and privacy of Apple products. The team is small but impactful, tackling complex challenges in verifiable key transparency and privacy-preserving infrastructure. The engineer will work on backend systems that provide cryptographic proof of data security for billions of users. A strong emphasis is placed on reliability, security, and delivering an exceptional customer experience.

• At least 3+ years of backend software engineering experience
• Experience in Java, Go, C#, or similar languages
• Experience in building large scale, highly available application services
• Good understanding of multi-threading, non-blocking I/O, and client-server development
• Experience with applied cryptography
• Understanding of transparency systems such as key transparency and certificate transparency
• Experience with distributed database systems such as Cassandra

• Cover all aspects of the software development lifecycle including feature exploration, architectural design, development, testing, and operations
• Represent the team in various cross-functional settings
• Lead projects in areas of expertise
• Build positive and effective relationships with team members
• Apply technical skills to create real-world impact and build user-friendly products

• 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.