Senior Software Engineer - FoundationDB

Apple

USonsite$185k-$325k/yrPosted Jul 8, 2026
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Skills

c++

About the role

Imagine what we could do together. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming phenomenal products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job, and there's no telling what we could accomplish. Apple is looking for an experienced database Software Engineer to help develop the next generation of Apple's cloud services. You will be working on a core component of the iCloud Platform that makes Apple's experiences so phenomenal. We are growing, and so is our mission - each day, more of Apple's customers count on the services that we provide.

Description

This FoundationDB team needs strong, dedicated developers to join and help build the system to reach new heights. This person will have a tremendous amount of individual responsibility and influence over the direction of the backend, powering many critical Apple services for years to come. You should be someone who has ideas and a passion for software that maximizes reuse, efficiency, and simplicity. FoundationDB has a unique simulation testing framework for correctness. In addition to simulation, you will help drive the full cycle of efficiency improvement for the product, including scaling system, reducing latency, improving availability, and reducing cost. This work will impact hundreds of millions of users and be important to the success of some of the most visible current and future Apple features.

Preferred Qualifications

Experienced in managing technical and organizational complexity, able to drive a project from a simple idea to production

Excellent communication skills, able to build relationships with diverse groups of people

Adept in approaching problems flexibly and innovating new solutions

Curious: Desire and ability to independently learn

Technology: Familiarity with NoSQL or other modern data storage systems, including expertise in replication, consensus, and transactions

Minimum Qualifications

7+ years of industry experience in designing, implementing, and operating highly scalable distributed systems

Working experience with programming languages such as C++

Experience in performance benchmarking, debugging, and tuning distributed systems

Bachelor's Degree in an engineering-related field or equivalent related experience

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 $184,700 and $324,800, 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.

Compensation

This Software Engineer role pays $185k-$325k/yr. Within typical range for software engineer roles in United States.

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