Software Engineer Join us, the team that serves as Apple's nerve center: Apple Information Systems and Technology group! We are looking for Java Software Engineers, who will work closely with other Software Engineers, Project & Product Managers, Product Designers, and other internal & external partners. There are countless ways you can contribute here, from working on apple.com to software for digital & physical Apple Stores, from software for Apple Care to Apple-wide systems for identity, operations, recruiting, and people management, from software for Apple data centers to Apple-wide data processing & AI/ML systems. When you join IS&T, you'll help design and manage systems, frameworks, and apps that countless Apple customers and employees rely on every day. Together, we'll explore all the ways to improve how Apple operates, freeing our employees to do what they do best, and crafting magical experiences for our customers. As a Software Engineer, you will develop, test, document, improve, and maintain code mostly in Java (and other languages as needed). You will partake in every aspect of your projects, from planning to design to implementation and future iterations. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, proactive and results-driven. Attention to detail, dedication to providing high-quality solutions modeling engineering excellence, and ability to work towards on-time delivery of projects are all crucial qualities needed to work at Apple as a Software Engineer. The ideal candidate will also possess excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with various members of their immediate and extended team. Minimum Qualifications: B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional work experience. 2+ years proven experience developing software in a professional capacity. 1+ years proven experience implementing cloud-based distributed systems, including familiarity with API implementation (e.g. REST, RPC, GraphQL, etc.). 1+ years proven experience using relational (e.g. Postgres, MySQL, etc.) and NoSQL (e.g. Cassandra, MongoDB, etc.) databases. 1+ years proven experience with Java. Familiarity with OOP principles, data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns (e.g. GoF), with a focus on implementing testable, maintainable, and extensible backend code. Preferred Qualifications: Exposure to using CI/CD tools to build, test, deploy, and release containerized software applications on cloud-based Kubernetes (e.g. AWS EKS, GCP GKE, Azure AKS, etc.). Familiarity with Java web (e.g. ServiceTalk, Spring, Dropwizard, Quarkus, Micronaut, etc.) and unit testing frameworks (e.g. JUnit, Mockito, etc.). Familiarity with tooling languages (e.g. Go, Python, Ruby, etc.) and distributed orchestration & computing systems (e.g. Airflow, Spark, Flink, etc.). Basic understanding of JVM internals (e.g. garbage collection, memory allocation, JIT, JNI, etc.). Basic knowledge of networking concepts & protocols (e.g. HTTP/HTTPS, CDN, edge computing, load balancing, OSI model, etc.). 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.