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Apple is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to help build the next generation of cloud services infrastructure. You'll design and implement key components of the iCloud platform, integrating powerful new capabilities deep into the core of Apple's operating systems.

Your work will enable entirely new applications and help scale existing ones-including iCloud Drive, Photos, Notes, FaceTime, and many more. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact. You'll collaborate with highly skilled teams dedicated to engineering excellence and deliver features that uphold strong privacy guarantees for our users.

Description

Our team builds the on-device software that makes iCloud work. In this role, you'll focus on building CloudKit - Our privacy-focused sync and storage system. CloudKit manages user data for most Apple apps, as well as many third-party apps.

You'll design and build the frameworks and daemons that support both systems, working closely with engineering teams across the company who are adopting this technology-and with colleagues who build our client and server dependencies.

A strong candidate will have experience and interest in Apple platforms, ready to tackle challenges like protocol design, interprocess communication, device resource management, API design, reliability, and performance. Since so much of the user experience depends on services, we're also looking for engineers who are passionate about complex distributed systems.

We value thoughtful engineering, collaborative problem-solving, and shipping work we're proud of. You'll have opportunities to deepen your expertise in distributed systems, security, and platform engineering.

","responsibilities":"Collaborate with adopters to craft clear APIs

Work with the network and file system stacks to build performant daemons

Partner with our server counterparts to design scalable features and protocols

Implement core components of the cryptographic protection of cloud data

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in Swift concurrency

Experience with security, privacy, and cryptography concepts

Experience with event-based programming or inter-process communication is a plus

Proven track record of working on rapid development cycles and shipping software on tight schedules

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years of software engineering experience with strong programming skills in Objective-C and/or Swift

Experience building on Apple Platforms (macOS, iOS, watchOS, tvOS, etc.)

Experience in building system-level frameworks and APIs

Excellent communication

Bachelor's Degree in an engineering-related field or equivalent related experience

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 $184,700 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

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

About Apple

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