Summary
We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to design, scale, and evolve global pricing systems. This role requires strong backend development experience, expertise in distributed systems, and proficiency in Java (or Scala), SQL & NoSQL, and messaging platforms like Kafka. You will be responsible for architectural decisions, code standards, and re-architecting complex codebases. Excellent communication and technical leadership skills are essential. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience, is required.
Required Skills
JavaSQLScalaKafkaNOSQL
Details
- Experience Required
- 8+ years
- Posted
- Jul 6, 2026
Description
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer who is a self-starter, daring, and willing to question
assumptions, to design, scale, and evolve the critical systems that power Apple’s global pricing. You will have the courage and experience to be frank and ambitious, yet humble enough to listen to others, as you take on problems under deadlines and deliver turnkey solutions.
8+ current and industry years experience of crafting, implementing, and supporting highly scalable backend applications.
Proven expertise in designing and building large-scale distributed systems.
Expert experience with Java (or Scala).
Meaningful experience with SQL & NoSQL technologies (e.g., Oracle, Cassandra) and messaging platforms (e.g., Kafka).
Demonstrated grasp of multi-threaded, asynchronous programming concepts.
A deep understanding of HTTP and REST APIs.
Ability to design and establish coding patterns/standards across multiple code repositories.
Proven track record to re-architect an expansive codebase while transitioning to new
technologies/frameworks.
Strong background in Unix/Unix-like systems.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a strong ability to provide technical leadership and mentorship.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field or equivalent
experience.
Familiarity with AI-assisted engineering (e.g., Copilot, Claude Code, LLM-based workflows).
Experience with caching strategies, observability tooling, and system performance tuning.