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Software Development Engineer (Data Streaming), AI & Data Platforms (AiDP)

Apple
Sunnyvale, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/30/2026
Summary

The people here at Apple don’t just build products — they build the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that encourages the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. The most important story about any Apple application is data. As a software engineer in AiDP data services team, you will work on building database managed services and data streaming platform that power some of Apple’s most critical business use cases. You will collaborate with exceptional database engineering teams and internal stakeholders in building these solutions.

Description

We are looking for a passionate software engineer with experience in building data streaming or data centric solutions. We expect the candidate to influence platform tools, APIs and architecture. This role requires strong collaboration with internal teams to deliver a best in class product in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

  • Design & Build Streaming solutions: Develop and deploy large scale real time and batched data streaming platform
  • Develop services: Develop API that offer foundational services of the streaming platform
  • Collaboration: Collaborate with a team of database engineers and architects to develop the services

Minimum Qualifications

  • 2 years of extensive professional experience with the Go or Java programming language.
  • 3 years of software development experience
  • Experience with messaging systems like Kafka and understand data replication
  • Experience in developing highly optimized SQLs, procedures for distributed data applications.
  • BS in Computer Science, or similar degree or equivalent industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • MS in Computer Science, or equivalent experience
  • Works well in dynamic environments, collaborating effectively with many other teams across our organization
  • Strong programming in Golang, as you'll be working extensively with Go based systems, building both services and client software
  • Hands-on experience in designing and development of cloud-based applications that include compute services, database services, APIs to design RESTful/gRPC services, ETL, queues and notification services.
  • Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and containerization
  • Knowledge in multi-threading, concurrency and parallelism
  • Have written or contributed to a batch or realtime processing system
  • Able to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies

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 $147,400 and $220,900, 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.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.

Salary : $147,400 - $220,900

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