Software Engineer, Apple Services Engineering - Commerce

Cupertino, California, United States$150,400 - $277,6003+ years

The Apple Services Engineering (ASE) Commerce group is looking for an extraordinary back-end Java software engineer to join our Account Services team. The Commerce team provides the transactional engine for App Store, Apple Music, Apple TV+ and more. Our platform is the highest volume digital content store in the world, serving billions of transactions daily in more than 130 countries. We strive to provide a flawless purchase and subscription experience for our millions of customers and developers all over the world!

As a Software Engineer on the Account Services team, you’ll build and evolve the secure, high-scale systems that power our platform’s most critical user flows. You’ll design and launch new account features, strengthen our security posture through industry-leading best practices, and modernize legacy systems by adopting the newest technologies. You’ll be responsible for developing secure account experiences and rapidly resolving customer-impacting issues. This position demands someone who can operate in ambiguity, make sound technical decisions under pressure, and translate complex requirements into scalable, maintainable systems.

Design, build, and maintain secure, scalable account systems end-to-end - including building RESTful APIs, microservices, databases, automated tests, tooling, monitoring and alerting dashboards, etc.
Partner with engineering and cross-functional teams to architect solutions and coordinate complex programs. Take ownership of a broad domain and operate as the subject-matter expert others rely on for clarity and direction.
Triage and debug customer-impacting issues, diving into unfamiliar areas as needed, and turning ambiguous problems into clear, actionable fixes.
Mentor and support other teammates to help build a cohesive, high-performing engineering team.

3+ years of software engineering experience implementing and maintaining critical systems at scale.
Outstanding analytical problem-solving, debugging, and diagnostic skills.
Willing to take ownership and set direction, and thrive navigating any ambiguity in your projects.
BS degree, preferably in Computer Science or related experience.

Experience with security protocols, authentication and authorization mechanisms, and abuse-defense patterns.
Experience with load balancing, autoscaling, traffic shaping, distributed systems debugging, and incident response.
Proficiency with observability tooling - metrics, logs, and performance troubleshooting.
Strong commitment to automated testing, including integration, load, and end-to-end testing.

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 $150,400 and $277,600, 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

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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

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