Senior Software Engineer, Enterprise Technology Services
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on602, Santa Catalina Terrace, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County, California, 94085, United States
About the Team
At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. The Identity Management Services (IdMS) team is a high-impact engineering group behind the core systems that power Apple Account identity across all of Apple's platforms. From iCloud, the App Store, and Apple Music to Apple Pay, FaceTime, and the Online Store, we design and build scalable, secure infrastructure that supports billions of user interactions every day.
Our mission is to improve how Apple operates, freeing our employees to do what they do best: craft magical experiences for our customers. As part of this team, you will collaborate with some of the most talented engineers in the industry and work with cutting-edge technologies including iOS, macOS, RESTful web services, Spring, ServiceTalk, and more.
About the Role
Join Apple's Identity Management Services (IdMS) team as a Software Engineer and be part of building the next generation of innovative, high-scale software applications. We are looking for a passionate and driven engineer with experience in developing and deploying large-scale, high-demand systems.
In this role, you will be involved in the full software development lifecycle—from architecture and design to implementation, testing, and maintenance. You will contribute to developing new product features, enhancing existing functionality, and driving performance and code quality improvements. This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your contributions directly impact the reliability and security of Apple's global identity infrastructure.
If you are excited by challenges at scale and inspired by innovation, we'd love to have you with us. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish.
Equal Opportunity
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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.
Work location
Work model: On-site
602, Santa Catalina Terrace, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County, California, 94085, United States
Sunnyvale, California
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDesign and develop scalable services for identity management including authentication and user lifecycle systems
- check_circleBuild and maintain high-performance APIs using REST and RPC with strong contract enforcement
- check_circleLead design discussions and contribute to architectural decisions for distributed systems
- check_circleDrive shift-left testing strategy ensuring integration and contract testing are embedded in development workflows
- check_circleDrive best practices in API design backward compatibility and schema evolution
- check_circleImprove system observability through logging metrics and tracing
- check_circleImprove system reliability latency and scalability through deep technical contributions
- check_circlePartner with QE and platform teams to evolve testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines
- check_circleIntegrate ML and Generative AI capabilities into identity workflows for adaptive authentication and anomaly detection
Requirements
- verified5+ years of experience in software development
- verifiedB.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field
- verifiedProficiency in Java, Spring, multi-threading, non-blocking, data caching
- verifiedExperience designing high-performant REST/RPC services
- verifiedStrong foundation in data structures and algorithms
- verifiedDeep understanding of OAuth 2.0, OIDC, FIDO2/WebAuthn
- verifiedExperience with Generative AI technologies
- verifiedExperience with ML systems
- verifiedExperience with cloud platforms, containers, and large-scale infrastructure
Nice to Have
Deep understanding of authentication and authorization protocols (OAuth 2.0, OIDC, FIDO2/WebAuthn). Proven track record in designing, leading, and shipping mission-critical IAM platforms and services in Java at a global scale. Experience with Generative AI technologies (e.g., LLMs, prompt engineering, or AI-assisted developer tools). Experience productizing ML systems (model serving, feature pipelines, monitoring, drift detection). Strong experience with integration testing, contract testing, and shift-left quality practices. Experience with cloud platforms, containers, and large-scale infrastructure.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Ios, Macos, Restful Web Services, Spring, Servicetalk, Rest, RPC, Java, Multi-Threading, Data Caching Services.
Education: B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional work experience.
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A Senior Software Engineer, Enterprise Technology Services at Apple is responsible for the following: Design and develop scalable services for identity management including authentication and user lifecycle systems; Build and maintain high-performance APIs using REST and RPC with strong contract enforcement; Lead design discussions and contribute to architectural decisions for distributed systems; and Drive shift-left testing strategy ensuring integration and contract testing are embedded in development workflows.
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To qualify for the Senior Software Engineer, Enterprise Technology Services at Apple position, applicants should have: 5+ years of experience in software development; B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field; Proficiency in Java, Spring, multi-threading, non-blocking, data caching; Experience designing high-performant REST/RPC services; Strong foundation in data structures and algorithms; and Deep understanding of OAuth 2.0, OIDC, FIDO2/WebAuthn.
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Senior Software Engineer, Enterprise Technology Services at Apple is based in 602, Santa Catalina Terrace, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County, California, 94085, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Apple has listed this Senior Software Engineer, Enterprise Technology Services role as on-site.
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Senior Software Engineer, Enterprise Technology Services at Apple typically requires 5+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.
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Key skills for Senior Software Engineer, Enterprise Technology Services at Apple include Ios; Macos; Restful Web Services; Spring; Servicetalk; Rest; RPC; and Java.
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Educational requirements for this role: B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional work experience.
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About Apple
Apple operates within the computers and electronics manufacturing industry, headquartered in Cupertino, California. The organization functions as a collective of thinkers and doers focused on reimagining possibilities to enable individuals to pursue their passions in new ways. This approach to innovation extends beyond product development to internal practices, reflecting a commitment to environmental stewardship and leaving the world better than it was found. The company emphasizes that work within its structure can create a tangible difference in people's lives, including those of its employees.
Apple maintains a policy as an equal opportunity employer, demonstrating a dedicated commitment to inclusion and diversity across its workforce. The organization provides information regarding career opportunities and its diversity initiatives through its official careers website. While the specific product lineup is not detailed in the provided source, the company's core activity centers on manufacturing computers and electronics while integrating social responsibility into its operational model.
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