Job Details

Staff iOS Software Engineer — CloudKit

San Diego, California, United States

Software and Services

Summary

Posted: Aug 01, 2025

Role Number: 200614934

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Apple is seeking an experienced Staff Software Engineer to contribute to the development of the next generation of cloud services infrastructure. You will be responsible for designing and implementing key components of the iCloud platform, integrating novel fundamental capabilities deeply into the core of Apple’s operating systems. Your work will enable the creation of entirely new applications and the scaling of existing ones, including FaceTime, Push Notifications, iCloud Drive, Photos, and Backup. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact. You will collaborate with highly skilled teams dedicated to engineering excellence and deliver features that uphold strong privacy guarantees for end users.

Description

On the client-side of iCloud services, our team is responsible for establishing the foundations of a secure and private cloud. This includes device-to-device encrypted storage in the cloud, protected computation, and other essential components. Apple’s commitment to privacy is deeply ingrained in our work, and this team is instrumental in extending this commitment to the cloud.

This position requires close collaboration with the CloudKit team, as well as with several other teams working on server components and Apple’s Cryptography and Privacy teams. The role entails both low-level (C/Objective C, libdispatch, POSIX APIs) and system-level skills (synchronization protocols, framework design, IPCs, multi-process performance work, system-wide resource sharing). Reliability is paramount, and we seek engineers with a genuine passion for constructing complex systems that can seamlessly recover from errors.

As part of this role, you will:

• Work with adopters to craft clear APIs
• Work with the network and file system stacks to build performant system daemons
• Work with our server counterparts to design scalable features and protocols
• Implement core components of the cryptographic protection of cloud data

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of software engineering experience with strong programming skills in Swift and/or Objective-C

• Experience building on Apple Platforms (macOS, iOS, watchOS, tvOS, etc.)

• Experience working with and building system-level frameworks and APIs

• Experience working with client-server architectures and network protocols in a distributed system

• Proven track record of working on rapid development cycles and shipping software on tight schedules

• Excellent communication

• Bachelor's degree, or above, in an engineering-related field or equivalent related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Swift concurrency

• Experience with security, privacy, and cryptography concepts

• Experience with event-based programming and/or inter-process communication is a plus

• Ability to build relationships in highly cross-functional environments

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $201,300 and $302,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.Learn more about Apple Benefits. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

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