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Sr. Software Engineer, Infrastructure Services

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Seattle, WA
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Job overview

Apple’s Edge team provides software engineering services and operates edge infrastructure for Apple’s services and data centers. The Senior Software Engineer will lead the evolution of a technical system’s architecture and contribute infrastructure code for other teams and systems. The role focuses on backend system architecture and large databases, with collaboration across teams and a focus on customer experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Programming LanguagesBackend SystemsLinux SystemsSoftware Engineering FundamentalsVersion ControlCI/CDUnit and Integration TestingCode ReviewsConfiguration ManagementLarge Database ScalingDNSProduction OperationsIncident ResponseMonitoringOn-Call OperationsDatabase SystemsCaching SystemsLarge-Scale Multi-Region Environments

Qualifications

BS in Computer Science or Related or Equivalent Experience5+ Years Software Engineering Experience

Full job description

Role Number: 200690727-3337

Summary

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something.

Join our Edge team, where we provide software engineering services and operate edge infrastructure for Apple. From Apple ID to the Apple website to our data centers around the globe, our diverse collection of engineers, designers and creators manage the massive systems and services that so many people rely on every single day. We also build the custom tools that empower other Apple employees to solve problems on their own. Joining this group means you’ll be part of the Apple nerve center. You could play a meaningful role in helping Apple connect with over a billion customer devices around the world. Or you could help over 130,000 employees stay connected with each other and our suppliers. Together, you and your team will help everyone at Apple do what they do best: explore every possibility.

Description

We are looking for a skilled Sr. Software Engineer with deep understanding of a technical system, leading the evolution of its architecture as well as contributing infrastructure code for it in the service of other teams and systems. The ideal candidate will have a solid grasp of backend system architecture and experience optimizing and working with large databases. You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, collaborate across teams, and demonstrate creativity in solving tough problems with a solid focus on the customer experience. Adaptability, innovation, and a passion for backend systems are key to success in this role.

Minimum Qualifications

  • BS in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent job-related experience

  • 5+ years experience in a software engineering role

  • Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Go, Python, C/C++, or similar

  • Experience designing and building backend systems like services, APIs, job pipelines, automation tools or other

Preferred Qualifications

  • Solid understanding of Linux systems fundamentals (processes, networking basics, troubleshooting)

  • Strong software engineering fundamentals such as data structures, debugging, code quality etc.

  • Familiarity with engineering best practices such as version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, unit/integration testing, code reviews, configuration management

  • Experience dealing with large database problems and scaling techniques a plus.

  • Experience with DNS protocols, systems, and best practices

  • Experience with production operations such as incident response, monitoring, and on-call

  • Knowledge of databases and caching systems (SQL/NoSQL, Redis, etc.)

  • Experience working in large-scale, multi-region environments

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 8,458 open Software Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Washington median$168–252K/yr388 salary ranges
  • Washington median$45–46/hr28 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 467 open Software Engineering jobs in Washington and 8,458 across the US. 10% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Software Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years at the median (6,647 postings).
Education
2,213 of the 8,458 open Software Engineering jobs (26%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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