The Messaging Services team at Apple builds ultra-high-scale, critical backend services that form the communication backbone for Apple's ecosystem, enabling features like iMessage, FaceTime, and Emergency SOS via Satellite. The team needs to solve complex distributed systems problems related to performance, security, privacy, and reliability to connect over a billion devices.
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.
- 7 + years of SW Development Experience
- Understanding and experience of the latest AI tools to improve the quality of work.
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.
Other
- Independent, driven, and motivated, with a profound sense of ownership
- Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity.
