This role involves joining a small team focused on building secure identity and transparency services for Apple Intelligence and its products. The team tackles complex challenges related to privacy-preserving infrastructure and cryptographic proof systems. The engineer will work on the software development lifecycle, ensuring high standards of reliability and security. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact as Apple Intelligence scales its services.

• 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
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• 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 and architectural design
• Develop and test services that demand high reliability and security
• Represent the team in various cross-functional settings
• Lead projects in areas of expertise related to transparency and privacy
• Build positive and effective relationships with team members

• 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.