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Voice Platform Software Engineer, Customer Systems

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Posted Aug 4, 2026

Role at a glance

Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
Austin, Texas, United States
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Education
Bachelor's

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Summary

Join a team building the next generation of large-scale voice and real-time communication platforms that power seamless customer and agent experiences across the globe. In this role, you will work on highly scalable distributed systems that handle voice signaling, media processing, routing, and real-time communications for millions of interactions.
We are looking for engineers who are passionate about solving complex technical challenges, building reliable low-latency systems, and driving innovation in modern communication technologies. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop platforms that are foundational to future customer engagement experiences.

Description

As a Voice Platform Software Engineer, you will help design, develop, and operate scalable voice infrastructure and real-time communication services used in high-volume customer interaction environments. You will work on technologies related to SIP signaling, media handling, WebRTC, distributed systems, and cloud-native platform development. The role requires strong software engineering fundamentals, problem-solving ability, and a passion for building resilient systems that operate at scale. You will collaborate closely with platform engineers, client application teams, infrastructure teams, and architects to deliver reliable and high-performing communication solutions.

Responsibilities

Design and develop scalable voice and real-time communication platform components
Build and maintain software services for SIP signaling, media control, routing, and session management
Develop reliable and efficient backend services using C or C++
Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to voice quality, signaling, media flows, and distributed systems
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver end-to-end communication solutions
Improve platform scalability, resiliency, observability, and operational efficiency
Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, testing, and production support activities
Contribute to automation, monitoring, and deployment tooling for voice platform services

Minimum Qualifications

3+ years of software development experience using C or C++
Experience developing backend or distributed systems software
Understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, HTTP, TLS, and load balancing
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with WebRTC, or VoIP technologies
Familiarity with cloud-native architectures and container technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes
Experience with scalable distributed systems and event-driven architectures
Experience working with Kafka, Redis, or similar distributed infrastructure technologies
Experience with real-time communication platforms such as FreeSWITCH, Kamailio, Asterisk, or similar technologies
Experience with SIP, RTP

Application Deadline

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.

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About the company

Apple

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Apple Inc. is a global technology company known for its innovative products and services, including the iPhone, iPad, Mac computers, and Apple Watch. Founded in 1976, Apple has continuously pushed the boundaries of design and functionality, earning a reputation for high-quality consumer electronics and software solutions like iOS and macOS. With a strong commitment to user experience and privacy, Apple also leads in digital services, offering platforms such as the App Store, Apple Music, and iCloud. The company's focus on sustainability and corporate responsibility further enhances its standing as a leader in the technology sector.