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Backend Software Engineer - Apple TV Catalog

Apple

Location

Cupertino, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/15/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The Apple Video Services engineering team is focused on building the backend services essential for the Apple TV app, which serves as a central hub for various content types. This role emphasizes collaboration, design discussions, and code reviews, encouraging team members to propose and implement innovative solutions. A successful candidate will be committed to writing high-quality, maintainable code while exploring new technologies. The team values problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

  • Deep knowledge of programming in Java.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, demonstrating problem-solving skills and a strong willingness to learn.
  • Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns.
  • BS or higher in Computer Science or equivalent.
  • 3+ years of relative industry experience.
  • Knowledge of caching technologies, key/value stores, and message queues.
  • Advocate for test automation and software engineering best practices.
  • Client-Server protocol and API design skills.
  • Excellent data modeling skills.
  • Deep understanding of distributed systems.
  • Experience dealing with high throughput, low latency Java services.
  • Keen understanding of observability and how it helps resolve production problems.
  • Experience with eventually consistent databases.
  • JavaScript and UI skills for building tools.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain backend services critical to the Apple TV app.
  • Collaborate with team members on design discussions and code reviews.
  • Propose, design, and implement innovative solutions.
  • Write high-quality, well-tested, and maintainable code.
  • Explore new technologies and apply creative solutions to problems.

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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