As a Senior Software Engineer in the Satellite Communications Group at Apple, you will work on building and maintaining large-scale, resilient systems that provide satellite connectivity for iPhone and Watch Ultra users. This role emphasizes the development of infrastructure and services that are critical for customer communication when traditional networks are unavailable. You will be part of a team that fosters creativity and collaboration, focusing on solving complex problems with innovative software solutions. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of satellite communications for millions of users worldwide.

• 5+ years of software engineering or DevOps experience
• Proficient in at least one programming language such as Python, Go, Rust, or C++
• Strong experience with large-scale distributed systems, including replication and high availability
• Experience with cloud environments like AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or Ansible
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
• Deep understanding of distributed systems principles, including consistency and fault tolerance
• Experience building and optimizing real-time and batch data processing pipelines

• Build and run an Apple service enabling platform for satellite connectivity
• Contribute to the design and architecture of distributed systems and cloud infrastructure
• Monitor and maintain large-scale systems to ensure high availability and resilience
• Develop and implement infrastructure as code for critical customer-facing services
• Collaborate with team members to solve complex problems using innovative software solutions
• Quickly learn and adapt to new technologies as needed

• 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.