Senior Software Engineer, App Store Data

Who you are

You have 8+ years of hands-on software engineering experience building large-scale data systems — you've designed and implemented complex architectures that handle massive volumes of data efficiently. Your strong programming skills in Java and Scala enable you to write clean, maintainable code that meets high standards of quality.

You possess hands-on expertise with distributed data systems such as Spark, Kafka, Hadoop, and Flink — you understand the intricacies of data processing and can optimize performance across various platforms. Your solid foundation in data storage solutions, including S3, HDFS, and Parquet, allows you to design effective data lakes and lakehouse tables.

You are comfortable working in a collaborative environment, engaging with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions — your communication skills help you articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment on project goals. You thrive in a fast-paced setting where innovation is encouraged, and you are eager to contribute to the development of cutting-edge applications.

Desirable

Experience with Generative AI applications is a plus — you are excited about leveraging AI technologies to enhance user experiences and drive insights from data. Familiarity with privacy and security standards in data handling is also beneficial, as you understand the importance of maintaining user trust in data-driven applications.

What you'll do

As a Senior Software Engineer on the App Store Data team, you will design and operate large-scale distributed systems that power critical functionalities across Apple's services — your work will directly impact billions of daily user interactions, enhancing discovery, search, and safety features. You will build production-grade Generative AI applications that make App Store signals useful and actionable for teams across Apple.

You will collaborate closely with data scientists and product managers to define requirements and translate them into technical specifications — your ability to analyze complex problems and propose effective solutions will be key to your success. You will also mentor junior engineers, sharing your knowledge and expertise to foster a culture of learning and growth within the team.

Your role will involve ingesting, modeling, and activating high-volume event data in near real-time — you will ensure that the systems you build meet Apple's uncompromising standards for privacy, reliability, and latency. You will participate in code reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering practices within the team.

What we offer

At Apple, you will be part of a team that values creativity and innovation — you will have the opportunity to work on products that reach millions of users worldwide. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with a collaborative work environment that encourages professional development. You will have access to the latest tools and technologies, enabling you to push the boundaries of what is possible in software engineering.