We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to develop the next-generation cloud services infrastructure at Apple. The role involves working on CloudKit, a privacy-focused database platform that securely stores and synchronizes user data across Apple devices. You will be part of a world-class team dedicated to delivering high-quality services and enhancing customer experiences. The position requires expertise in building fault-tolerant distributed systems and a passion for engineering innovative solutions.

• 7+ years of industry experience developing software in Java, C, or C++
• Experience working with distributed NoSQL and relational database technologies
• Expertise in synchronous and asynchronous network application I/O frameworks
• Expertise in programming in concurrent and multi-threaded environments
• Industry experience building and operating large-scale multi-tiered distributed systems
• Bachelor's degree in an engineering-related field or equivalent related experience
• Strong background with KV data stores, e.g., FoundationDB, DynamoDB, or Cassandra
• Strong fundamentals in storage systems, e.g., schema design, indexes, and transactions
• Familiar with high-performance caching mechanisms, e.g., Redis or Memcached
• Familiar with event streaming and queueing systems, e.g., Kafka
• Experience using AWS, GCP, and cloud-native technologies (Containers, Kubernetes, gRPC)
• Experience with TLS, X.509 certificates, or similar security and cryptographic protocols

• Develop and enhance the CloudKit database platform to support billions of active users.
• Introduce new capabilities to power new applications and scale existing ones.
• Collaborate with a versatile team to deliver high-quality cloud services.
• Ensure the system is fault-tolerant and meets high-performance standards.
• Focus on user privacy and security in all engineering 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.