We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to contribute to the development of Apple's next-generation cloud services infrastructure, specifically CloudKit. This role involves working with a world-class team dedicated to engineering high-quality services that enhance user privacy and data synchronization across Apple devices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building fault-tolerant distributed systems and will play a key role in introducing new capabilities for applications. You will be expected to excel in a complex environment focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences.

• 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 that will power new applications and scale existing ones.
• Collaborate with a team to ensure high performance and availability of cloud services.
• Focus on user privacy and data security in all engineering efforts.
• Build and operate fault-tolerant distributed systems that meet customer needs.

• 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.