This role involves joining a dynamic team within Apple Services to build infrastructure and data pipelines that support creativity applications. The focus is on developing resilient, fault-tolerant distributed systems that enhance user experience across iOS and macOS devices. Engineers will take ownership of a high-throughput platform, ensuring it meets strict scalability and availability requirements. Collaboration with various teams is essential to translate complex needs into effective backend solutions.

• 5+ years of experience developing software in Java, including advanced object-oriented design and development
• Demonstrated experience building and operating distributed systems with strict requirements for scalability, high availability, and low latency
• Experience working with distributed NoSQL and relational database technologies
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Strong fundamentals in storage systems
• Familiarity with high-performance caching mechanisms
• Familiarity with event streaming and queueing systems
• Prior experience with media processing
• Hands-on experience working with Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and technologies
• Strong problem-solving skills

• Take deep technical ownership of a high-throughput, multi-tenant platform
• Drive projects end-to-end from initial architecture and design reviews to production releases
• Ensure services meet strict requirements for scalability, high availability, and low latency
• Act as a key partner to teams across Apple, translating complex requirements into robust backend 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.