Job Details

Software Development Engineer

Seattle, Washington, United States

Software and Services

Summary

Posted: Jun 03, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200607427

People at Apple don’t just build products — they craft the kind of experience that have revolutionized entire industries. The diverse collection of our people and their ideas inspire innovation in everything we do. Imagine what you could do here! Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. The Apple Service Engineering (ASE) team builds and provides systems and infrastructure that fuel Apple’s services (such as iCloud, iTunes, Siri, and Maps). We are the foundation on which Apple’s software developers build the products that our customers love. Our services have to scale globally, stay highly available, and "just work.” If you love designing, engineering and running systems and infrastructure that will help millions of customers, then this is the place for you! We are looking for a passionate and talented Software Engineer who will focus on creating fundamental security services and on addressing identity and authorization challenges on a large scale within the ASE organization. Success in this role requires individuals to possess a blend of deep technical expertise, knowledge in security, and substantial experience in large-scale systems and operations.

Description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Software Engineer to join our dynamic and expanding team. In the role of Software Engineer, you will play a crucial part in ensuring that our systems are built to make it easy for customers to adhere to the latest and most effective security practices. Collaborating with other engineers on the team, you will be responsible for implementing features and operating a best-in-class modern Identity and Access Management (IAM) infrastructure to bolster our overall security posture throughout the organization. You will take part in development, modernization or unification of our systems to be able to withstand the test of time and be sustainably expanded to cover a growing set of Apple’s requirements. Your duties will also include operating your services to achieve high availability and low latency SLOs.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1+ years of software development or production operations experience in a service environment

• Programming skills in Golang and/or Java, as you'll be working extensively with Go and Java based applications

• Experience working in a team of engineers

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of securing APIs, including input validation, authentication, and authorization mechanisms for RESTful and gRPC APIs

• Knowledge of cryptographic algorithms and protocols for securing data, including TLS/SSL, digital signatures, hashing, and encryption

• Knowledge of authentication and authorization mechanisms, including OAuth, JWT, and other identity management protocols

• Hands-on experience with Systems, including the ability to configure and troubleshoot system initialization processes

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 $115,700 and $174,200, 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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