Platoon Software Engineer – Backend

Job Description

Apple is searching for a highly motivated Platoon Software Engineer – Backend to design, develop, and maintain backend services at scale. In this role, you will work on cutting-edge server-side technologies that support the seamless delivery of innovative Apple products and experiences to millions of users worldwide. By collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will ensure systems are robust, scalable, secure, and meet Apple’s highest standards of quality.

Duties and Work Process

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (software engineers, product managers, and SREs) to design, build, and deploy large-scale backend services.
- Implement secure and efficient RESTful APIs and microservices to support complex data processing and real-time event handling.
- Optimize and maintain existing software modules, ensuring high reliability and performance.
- Conduct code reviews, address performance bottlenecks, and enforce best practices for coding standards.
- Integrate with Apple’s infrastructure tools and services for monitoring, logging, and automation.
- Contribute to the planning and implementation of continuous delivery strategies, ensuring rapid feature roll-outs with minimal downtime.
- Troubleshoot and debug production issues, providing fast and accurate solutions that meet user expectations.

Necessary Skills and Qualifications

- Proficiency in backend development using languages such as Go, Python, Java, or Swift.
- Deep understanding of distributed systems, microservice architecture, and cloud-native environments.
- Solid knowledge of databases (SQL and NoSQL), caching strategies, and performance tuning.
- Experience in creating highly available and fault-tolerant services at scale.
- Strong problem-solving abilities, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
- Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Work Experience Requirements

Proven track record (3+ years) in backend development and distributed system design.
Demonstrated success with large-scale, high-traffic applications in production.
Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Industry experience in global software firms or technology-driven enterprises is preferred.

Education Requirements

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Benefits of Cooperation with the Company

- Competitive compensation package, including bonuses and stock grants.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Opportunities for professional growth through cutting-edge projects and mentorship programs.
- Collaborative culture that values innovation and creativity.
- Access to Apple’s world-class learning resources and internal development platforms.
- Opportunity to shape the future of technology and have a direct impact on millions of users worldwide.