Software Engineer

AppleCupertino, United Stateslast year

175000USD - 315000USD

We’re looking for a thoughtful and experienced engineer to craft the next generation of Apple Maps APIs—built to be intuitive, secure, and performant across both online and offline experiences. You’ll work on low-latency, real-time systems that support location features with strict uptime and availability requirements.

This role involves maintaining and evolving existing systems while designing new capabilities from the ground up. You’ll collaborate closely with teams across Apple, uphold strong software engineering practices, and help ensure user privacy by building systems that protect personal data and safeguard sensitive partner information. While the role is primarily backend-focused, we're looking for someone comfortable working across the stack when needed. The ideal candidate has experience designing scalable APIs that balance performance, reliability, and simplicity, with a strong background of building secure, high-availability infrastructure under heavy load.

Minimum Qualifications

A strong teammate who contributes to an encouraging and inclusive engineering culture.
BS or MS and at least 6 years of practical experience as a software engineer.
Strong proficiency in Java.
Knowledgeable in scripting languages such as Python or Bash, with experience automating workflows and building tools.
Solid understanding of CS fundamentals (algorithms, data structures, complexity).
Works well in multi-functional environments, collaborating effectively with many other teams across our organization.
Communicates clearly and persuasively, builds strong working relationships, and consistently delivers on shared goals.
Demonstrates curiosity and a strong ability to learn independently and continuously.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience designing and running APIs at scale.
Experience with large scale storage systems and indexing.
Knowledge in concepts such as concurrency, parallelism and multi-threaded systems.
Experience with stream and batch processing frameworks and distributed databases.
Real world exposure to C++.
Experience with full stack development.

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Is the Software Engineer position at Apple remote?: Yes. This role was posted on Remote Frontend Jobs, a job board that lists exclusively fully remote positions.
What is the salary for the Software Engineer role?: The posted salary range for this position is 175000USD - 315000USD.
When was this Software Engineer job posted?: This listing was posted on May 12, 2025 and is still open for applications.
How do I apply for the Software Engineer position at Apple?: Use the apply button on this page — it takes you directly to the employer’s application page.