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Software Development Engineer - Apps, Enterprise Technology Services

1 week ago Sunnyvale, CA

Imagine what you could create here! At Apple, innovation moves fast-new ideas quickly evolve into remarkable products, services, and experiences that delight millions of people. If you bring passion and dedication to your work, there's no limit to what you can achieve. Join us, and together we'll reimagine how Apple operates-empowering our teams to focus on what they do best: creating magical experiences for our customers. The Identity Management Services (IdMS) team is a high-impact engineering group behind the core systems that power Apple Account identity across all of Apple's platforms from iCloud, the App Store, and Apple Music to Apple Pay, FaceTime, and the Online Store. We design and build scalable, secure infrastructure that supports billions of user interactions every day. As part of our team, you'll collaborate with some of the most talented engineers in the industry and work with cutting-edge technologies including iOS, macOS, RESTful web services, Spring, ServiceTalk, and more. If you're excited by challenges at scale and inspired by innovation, we'd love to have you with us.

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Description

Join Apple's Identity Management Services (IdMS) team as a Software Engineer and be part of building the next generation of innovative, high-scale software applications. We are looking for a passionate and driven engineer with experience in developing and deploying large-scale, high-demand systems. In this role, you'll be involved in the full software development lifecycle-from architecture and design to implementation, testing, and maintenance. You will contribute to developing new product features, enhancing existing functionality, and driving performance and code quality improvements. As part of the IdMS team, you'll collaborate closely with cross-functional partners, including business stakeholders, engineering peers, QA teams, product managers, and human interface designers. This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your contributions directly impact millions of Apple users around the world.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in application development.
  • 5+ years in Core Java, JEE, and multi-threaded programming and object-oriented design principles.
  • 5+ years experience in APIs and HTTP(S) and RESTful architectures.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related engineer degree.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Skilled in designing and developing distributed systems and microservices architectures.
  • Expert in application development, Core Java, JEE, multi-threaded programming, object-oriented design principles, and RESTful APIs.
  • Proficient in building mobile-responsive web applications with strong cross-browser compatibility.
  • Strong knowledge of HTML, JavaScript, and CSS for data-driven web development.
  • Well-versed in software engineering best practices, including design patterns and enterprise architecture.
  • Solid understanding of enterprise systems architecture and efficient data structures.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
  • Demonstrated ownership and accountability in successful project delivery.

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 $181,100 and $318,400, 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.

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 .

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Client-provided location(s): Sunnyvale, CA
Job ID: apple-200621587-3956
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-09-27T19:14:02

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    • Parental Benefits

      • Work Flexibility

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            • Financial and Retirement

              • Professional Development

                • Diversity and Inclusion

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