About the position
As an engineer on the Messaging Services team, you will design, build, and operate the services that enable Apple's critical communication features. Your role will encompass the full software development lifecycle: from ideation and architectural design to hands-on development, rigorous testing, and live service operations for a global audience. You will be responsible for building new features, scaling for the next billion devices, and ensuring the rock-solid reliability and privacy that our customers expect. You will represent our team, leading critical projects and collaborating with partners across Apple—from iOS and hardware engineering to security and privacy—to deliver flawless new experiences. We are looking for a deeply technical, hands-on engineer who is not afraid to dive into complex problems and share their great ideas. You should have a profound sense of ownership and a personal dedication to the quality and reliability of the services you build. This is a high-visibility role with immense opportunity. The systems you build will be an integral part of the Apple experience for years to come, and your work will help define the future of how people and their devices connect.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and operate the critical server-side components that power new communication features, taking full ownership of their architecture, quality, and reliability.
- Act as the server-side technical lead for new features, partnering with iOS, hardware, and other service teams to influence and craft the end-to-end architecture.
- Assume responsibility for the successful delivery of a feature's backend, while acting as a key collaborator in the success of the overall feature across all layers of the stack.
- Lead sophisticated, multi-functional projects from conception to delivery, ensuring technical alignment and flawless integration between your services and other components.
- Mentor and guide engineers both within our team and across the company, helping to develop their skills and encouraging a culture of technical perfection and collaboration.
- Uphold and champion our deep dedication to user experience, privacy, and security in every aspect of your work.
Requirements
- 5+ years of SW Development experience
- Shown experience in designing, implementing, and operating high-performance, highly-available distributed services.
- Validated ability to lead complex, cross-functional technical projects from conception to delivery.
- Strong programming skills in a language like Java, C++, Go, or similar.
- Deep understanding of computer science fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, and concurrency.
- Independent, driven, and motivated, with a profound sense of ownership.
Nice-to-haves
- 7 + years of SW Development Experience
- Understanding and experience of the latest AI tools to improve the quality of work.
- Message services development experience with Privacy and/or Security.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
- Retirement benefits
- A range of discounted products and free services
- Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
- Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
- Relocation assistance
- Participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs.
