The Senior Backend Engineer will be part of Apple's Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) organization, specifically within the G&A Solutions Engineering (GSE) team. This team focuses on building integrated technology solutions for Apple's general and administrative functions. The role emphasizes developing high-concurrency Java micro-services and resilient event-driven systems that support critical backend services. The engineer will collaborate with product managers and engineering teams to enhance productivity and ensure data integrity.

• 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.
• Experience 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 as a tech lead while mentoring engineers.
• Hands-on experience with 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 backend platforms.
• Handle millions of transactions across various workflows including payroll and benefits.
• Collaborate with product managers and cross-functional teams to understand problems.
• Implement testable, maintainable, and extensible backend code.
• Design and manage complex data workflows and processing pipelines.
• Lead software projects and mentor junior engineers.
• Utilize GenAI tools to improve code quality and streamline processes.
• Design and operate ML infrastructure and pipelines for model serving.
• Implement reliable asynchronous communication between distributed services.

• 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.