Senior Software Engineer - Backend

Company: Apple Inc.
Location: San Diego
Posted on: September 17, 2023

Job Description:

The documentation engineering team is responsible for creating world-class developer tools and framework-level support for the documentation workflows in Xcode, Swift Playgrounds, and the developer website.We're looking for a software engineer to join the backend team and continue to scale and improve our existing technology, while also innovating on new products, infrastructure and tooling. The ideal candidate is experienced in backend technologies, databases, API design and architecting of reliable systems.As a member of the team, you will work alongside a small but impactful team, enable cross functional collaboration with other departments at Apple, mentor other engineers, and contribute to architecture discussions, code review and proposals. Key Qualifications

• Experience shipping high quality, performant and reliable products and features.
• Experience with: Ruby, Rails, Cassandra, PostgreSQL, Docker, Kubernetes, or similar technologies. We believe great engineers are capable of learning new technologies, but experience in the above will be beneficial.
• Familiarity with Apple technologies such as Xcode and Swift, as well as front-end technologies like Vue.js and Node are a plus.
• Experience with test-driven development, continuous integration and delivery.
• Ability to discuss technical tradeoffs across the stack, including: system architecture, database design, API design and infrastructure.
• A learning attitude to continuously improve self and team. Description This will be your opportunity to join a highly motivated team of talented engineers who value collaboration and building highly reliable backend systems. Our team is diverse, dynamic and passionate about the products we build.Your responsibilities include:- Model great software engineering practices, by producing well tested, performant and reliable code to the multiple systems that we maintain.- Engage in code review, pair programming and architecture discussions with other members of the team.- Work cross functionally with other teams at Apple, to ensure our tools and systems integrate seamlessly.- Write detailed architecture and design proposals.- Constantly seek areas of improvement. Education & Experience
  • 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 and $243,300, 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.

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