Join Apple's Information Systems and Technology group as a staff-level Java Software Engineer. You will collaborate with various teams and senior leadership to design and manage systems that enhance Apple's operations. This role focuses on developing high-quality software solutions for both digital and physical Apple platforms. You will be involved in all project phases, from planning to implementation, while leading software projects and mentoring other engineers.

• B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional work experience.
• 8+ years of proven experience developing software in a professional capacity.
• 5+ years of experience designing, implementing, and shipping high-scale, high-performance, highly available, fault-tolerant, and secure cloud-based distributed systems.
• 5+ years of experience using relational and NoSQL databases, including mastery in schema design and query optimization.
• 4+ years of experience with Java, including mastery in concurrency and performance optimization techniques.
• Mastery in OOP principles, data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns.
• Track record of leading software projects as a tech lead while mentoring senior-level software engineers.
• Comfortable using CI/CD tools for building, testing, deploying, and releasing containerized software applications.
• Expertise in Java web frameworks and unit testing frameworks.
• Experience with tooling languages and distributed orchestration and computing systems.
• Strong understanding of advanced JVM internals.
• Extensive knowledge of networking concepts and protocols.

• Architect, design, develop, test, document, improve, and maintain code primarily in Java.
• Participate in all aspects of projects, from planning to design to implementation and future iterations.
• Lead software projects and play an extended role in designing solutions.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners, as well as senior leaders.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality software solutions.

• 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.