Software Engineer, Developer Efficiency Platform

Summary

Imagine empowering hundreds of developers across Apple to build and deploy services faster, more efficiently, and with greater confidence.

At Apple, we don't just build products, we craft experiences that redefine entire ecosystems. The Developer Efficiency Platform team is at the heart of this innovation, delivering the essential tools and systems that enable Apple's engineering teams to do their best work and iterate quickly.

As a Software Engineer on the Developer Efficiency Platform team, you'll play a key role in building high-performance systems that power developer workflows across Apple, while also helping integrate modern AI tools and practices into our platforms. This is about designing robust, scalable systems that enable hundreds of developers to ship quality services efficiently, with the added opportunity to weave intelligent, data-driven features into the developer experience.

We're seeking engineers with a strong foundation in backend development who are also curious about applying AI in practical, impactful ways. If you're excited by challenges that span distributed systems, developer tooling, and emerging intelligent features, and ready to work on systems used by engineering teams across Apple, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us, and help craft the future of developer efficiency at Apple.

Description

The Developer Efficiency Platform team is looking for a talented Software Engineer to help evolve the core systems that Apple's developers depend on every day. You'll join a team responsible for designing and scaling platforms that streamline service development, deployment, and developer workflows — with opportunities to enhance these systems using AI-driven tools and practices.

This role blends proven engineering practices with forward-looking approaches in intelligent automation and data-driven insights. You'll collaborate closely with project managers and cross-functional teams to translate clear requirements into production systems that are performant, resilient, and continually improving.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and optimize scalable backend services and APIs in Java and Python to support developer efficiency workflows across Apple.
• Collaborate with project managers to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions that improve developer productivity.
• Develop and maintain large-scale systems that enable hundreds of developers to build, test, and deploy services efficiently.
• Integrate AI-driven tools and capabilities into production systems to automate workflows, provide intelligent insights, and enhance developer experience.
• Build and maintain containerized services using Kubernetes for reliable deployment and orchestration.
• Evolve platform architectures for reliability, maintainability, and performance at scale.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code that upholds Apple's high standard of engineering excellence.
• Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and production troubleshooting, sharing knowledge and elevating quality across the team.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation to enable rapid, safe deployments.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years of industry experience building backend systems.
• Strong programming skills in Java and Python.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration and deployment.
• Familiarity with utilizing and developing AI-driven tools to improve workflows and productivity.
• Knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and distributed systems principles.
• Experience with databases (relational and/or NoSQL) and scalable service architectures.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• BS, MS or PhD in Computer Science/Engineering
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with TypeScript and frontend development.
• Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow) and LLM libraries (e.g., LangChain, Hugging Face).
• Background in integrating AI systems into developer tools or productivity platforms.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure, containerization, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with messaging systems (e.g., Kafka) and microservices architectures.
• Passion for developer experience and empathy for building tools that empower other engineers.
  
  

Pay & Benefits

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 $116,800 and $226,000, 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 Inc.’s discretionary employee stock programs. Employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit award recommendations, and can purchase Apple Inc. stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple Inc.’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Participation in Apple Inc.’s discretionary stock programs is governed by Apple Inc.’s stock plans and agreements and are not part of local employment contracts or compensation.

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 and compensation programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Apple provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Apple is a drug-free workplace.