The Senior Backend Engineer will join Apple's Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) organization, specifically within the G&A Solutions Engineering team. This role focuses on architecting and owning Java micro-services that support critical functions such as recruiting workflows, payroll processing, and benefits enrollment. The engineer will work on high-concurrency, event-driven systems while ensuring data integrity and precision. Collaboration with product managers and engineering teams is essential to deeply understand problems and develop effective solutions.

• B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional work experience.
• 5+ years of proven experience developing software in a professional capacity.
• 2+ years of proven experience with Java, including proficiency in concurrency, memory management, and performance optimization techniques.
• Proficiency in OOP principles, data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns.
• Experience building production applications with the Spring ecosystem.
• Experience designing and implementing high-scale, high-performance distributed systems.
• Proficiency in API design and implementation, including RESTful principles and contract-first design.
• Experience with distributed data orchestration and computing systems.
• Track record of leading software projects and mentoring software engineers.
• Hands-on experience leveraging GenAI coding tools to enhance the software development lifecycle.
• Experience designing and operating ML infrastructure and MLOps pipelines.
• Experience with Natural Language Processing and Generative AI systems.
• Experience with message-driven and event-driven architectures.
• Experience with caching strategies and in-memory data technologies.

• Architect and own Java micro-services at the core of various platforms.
• Collaborate with product managers and cross-functional engineering teams to understand problems.
• Design and implement high-concurrency event-driven systems.
• Ensure data integrity and precision in backend services.
• Lead software projects and mentor junior engineers.
• Utilize GenAI coding tools to improve code quality and streamline processes.
• Design and manage complex data workflows and processing pipelines.
• Implement API versioning strategies and ensure backward compatibility.
• Develop caching strategies for high-throughput applications.

• 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.