Senior Software Engineer, Apple Services Engineering
AppleSenior Software Engineer, Apple Services Engineering
AppleLocation
Cupertino, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
8/20/2026
Compensation
Not listed
Job description
Apple is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Apple Services Engineering team, focusing on building distributed large-scale data processing systems and frameworks. The role involves collaborating with Apple TV and Video teams to enhance customer experiences through innovative data solutions. Engineers will work with cutting-edge technologies to architect real-time streaming pipelines and integrate AI workflows. The position emphasizes a commitment to privacy principles while delivering reliable and scalable systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience developing and maintaining production-grade applications using Java and/or Scala.
- 5+ years of experience designing and building large-scale distributed systems using technologies such as Apache Spark, Apache Flink, Apache Kafka, or Cassandra.
- Hands-on experience working with Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, including building MCP Servers and designing Agentic workflows.
- Good understanding of software engineering principles and fundamentals including algorithms and data structures.
- Self-directed and self-motivated with the ability to create architecture and design documents.
- Ability to assemble multi-functional requirements and translate them into practical engineering tasks.
Responsibilities
- Architect real-time streaming pipelines with Apache Flink to process millions of events per second.
- Build intelligent AI Agentic workflows and MCP servers to enhance automation and decision-making.
- Design LangGraph-powered workflows to integrate Large Language Models into production-grade data systems.
- Ensure systems scale effortlessly, remain highly available, and deliver consistent results.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to meet critical business requirements while adhering to privacy principles.
Benefits
- 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.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Apple Inc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
1,065
FY2026
Approval rate
99.0%
FY2026
LCA certified
9,221
FY2026
Entry-level share
5.6%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+30%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-35%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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