Backend System Engineer, Insights & Release Technologies

Summary

Do you want to help define the future of delivering Apple software to customers? Join the Insights & Release Technologies team to develop storage solutions and release technologies focused on optimizing engineering workflows, so that we can deliver amazing software and experiences to millions of Apple users faster.

Our team has a passion for innovation and engineering, and we are looking for individuals with a genuine enthusiasm for collaborating with others to solve sophisticated problems with a focus on the user experience.

About the role

We are looking for a passionate and experienced developer: a product-minded engineer who cares deeply about user experience, architectural excellence, and writing code that is as beautiful as the products it powers.

As a member of the team, you will lead technical discussions, mentor other engineers, and drive features from concept to launch.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and maintaining sophisticated, high-performance applications.
• Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including project managers and engineers, to define and deliver world-class features.
• Leading architectural and design discussions, ensuring our solutions are robust, scalable, and forward-thinking.
• Writing clean, elegant, and well-tested code that sets the standard for quality on the team.
• Mentoring and guiding other engineers, fostering a culture and continuous improvement, and providing constructive feedback in code reviews.
• Taking ownership of the full development lifecycle, from initial concept and prototyping through testing, release, and post-launch support.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience architecting, developing, and deploying large-scale systems.
• BS, BA, or BEng degree in a technical field, or equivalent experience.
• Technologies: Experience with server-side Swift, Go, or an equivalent language.
• Knowledge: Problem solving, architecture, debugging, and testing.
• User-focused: A passion for quality, attention to detail, and delivering outstanding user experiences.
• Collaboration: Excellent communication skills and a geg others and collaborating with teams across a wide range of technologies and disciplines.
• Experience with both relational and NoSQL databases (e.g Cassandra)

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of containerization, orchestration technologies, networking, and security.
• Experience with server-side development and systems programming.
• Experience leading the technical development of larger features and collaborating across organizational boundaries.