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Sr. Back-End Software Engineer, Apple Original Content

Culver City,California,United States

Software and Services

Apple Services Engineering (ASE) first delighted users with downloadable music in April 2003 with the opening of the iTunes Store. Since then, ASE has delivered countless innovations around the digital delivery of audio and video, and in 2008 revolutionized smartphone app distribution with the launch of the App Store. The Apple Services Engineering media platforms organization is looking for a Software Engineer to join the Asset Management team. We are responsible for storing and delivering the many petabytes of files used by the content import, review, processing, and distribution systems. Our systems store, track, and deliver every app, song, movie, and video – both streamed and downloaded. Come help build and own the services and systems that underlay the growth of the App Store, Apple TV+, & Apple Music.

Key Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience building scalable microservices

• Deep knowledge and experience building applications with Java,Net, C++, or Python

• Experience in implementing event-driven architecture, State Machines and orchestrating complex workflows

• Kubernetes and related tooling (Helm, Spinnaker, Kompose, etc.)

• Experience in all phases of multi-tiered systems with high throughput, from system design to stress testing

• Deep knowledge and experience modeling data in relational and NoSQL databases

• Experience building on cloud-based infrastructure

• Familiarity with querying search engines (i.e. SOLR, ElasticSearch)

• Aptitude to independently learn new technologies

• Collaborative, team-oriented attitude

• Have a belief in automation and tooling as a critical part of the software lifecycle

• Familiarity with digital media formats for video is helpful

• Familiarity with React is helpful

Description

We are looking for a highly experienced, self-starting, and results-oriented Back-End engineer who is not afraid to question assumptions as they build large-scale, data-driven systems to enable the growth of Apple’s Original Content during these critical early days and into the future. This is a unique opportunity to build at Apple’s scale in the media services industry and within ASE (the fastest growing division within Apple). If you’re passionate and creative while staying focused and curious we’ve got an exciting role for you. Apple’s Original Content is growing fast, and it’s up to us to make it efficient and scalable. We’re a new team, and already launched multiple services to power the Apple Original Content pipeline. We’re looking for a Back-End engineer who dives deep into tech and is trusted by their peers to come up with the best solutions for any problem. We design as a team, we code review each other's work, and we invest in automated testing and deployments. We look for phenomenal teammates who are able to solve problems and deliver visionary solutions. The team builds tools and systems to scale and optimize the Apple TV+ video content post production workflows. Our entire tech stack is on cloud-based infrastructure, from the UI to the data, and everything in between. The ideal Back-End engineer will understand how to model data to enable efficient video file-based workflows, and how to build the secure and scalable APIs and services to power all of our products. Sound like you? Join us!

Education & Experience

BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.

Additional Requirements

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 $131,500.00 and $243,300.00, 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 (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html) about Apple Benefits.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 take affirmative action to ensure 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.

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