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Senior Software Engineer - Apple Cloud Products - iCloud Photos

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Posted Aug 4, 2026

Role at a glance

Salary
$184.7K – $324.8K/yr
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time

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About the role

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Summary

There are job opportunities, and then there are career-defining moments. This might be yours.

You will join a fast-paced and high growth team within the Apple Cloud organization with opportunity to have a direct impact on the company results. You will help build the team's culture, and participate in defining the technology and engineering practices. You will not only be building mission-critical backend services to support iCloud Photos on iOS, VisionOS and macOS platforms used by hundreds of millions of users worldwide, but you will work with and learn from some of the best engineers that you can only find at Apple.

We’d love to hear from you!



Description

Our team is in charge of iCloud Photos, and this brings phenomenal visibility to our work. We know our product is great, but we also believe we can make it even better. We need your engineering skills as well as your product ideas to define and build the next generation of features that your friends and family are going to use.

You will get to collaborate with many engineering teams across Apple, therefore good communication and relationship-building skills are essential to your success. Having an inquisitive mind and asking questions will help you not only achieve immediate results, but also inspire new ideas for your next killer feature.

At AppleCloud, we're very invested in your personal growth. We will work with you to define your career goals and help you get closer to them with mentorship, training and education.

Minimum Qualifications

5+ proven experience in crafting, developing and maintaining high-performance distributed systems and services using Java

Experience in NoSQL databases such as Cassandra.

Strong Computer Science fundamentals and multi-thread programming experience.

Curiosity for independently learning new technologies; proficiency in planning and executing projects, including designing data models and storage systems; expertise in managing data flows, developing APIs, selecting caching strategies; and deep experience in building, deploying, and optimizing robust, scalable, and maintainable services.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of Swift and/or Objective C is a plus.

Passion for quality with a keen eye for detail

An interest in working on consumer facing products.


Pay & Benefits — San Francisco, California, United States

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $184,700 and $324,800, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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.