Senior Software Engineer — iCloud Client
Listed on 2026-01-30
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Software Development
Software Engineer, Cloud Engineer - Software, DevOps
Seattle, Washington, United States Software and Services
Apple is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to help build the next generation of cloud services infrastructure. You'll design and implement key components of the iCloud platform, integrating powerful new capabilities deep into the core of Apple's operating systems. Your work will enable entirely new applications and help scale existing ones—including iCloud Drive, Photos, Notes, Face Time, and many more. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact.
You'll collaborate with highly skilled teams dedicated to engineering excellence and deliver features that uphold strong privacy guarantees for our users.
Our team builds the on-device software that makes iCloud work. In this role, you'll focus on two major areas:
- Private Cloud Compute — Apple's platform for running workloads with enforceable privacy and security guarantees. This system powers many Apple Intelligence and iCloud features.
- Cloud Kit — Our privacy-focused sync and storage system. Cloud Kit manages user data for most Apple apps, as well as many third-party apps.
Since so much of the user experience depends on services, we're also looking for engineers who are passionate about complex distributed systems. We value thoughtful engineering, collaborative problem-solving, and shipping work we're proud of. You'll have opportunities to deepen your expertise in distributed systems, security, and platform engineering. Responsibilities
- Collaborate with adopters to design clear, intuitive APIs
- Build daemons and components that make use of system resources efficiently
- Partner with server teams to design scalable features and protocols
- Implement core components of the cryptographic protection of cloud data
- 5+ years of software engineering experience with strong programming skills in Objective-C and/or Swift
- Experience building on Apple Platforms (macOS, iOS, watch
OS, tvOS, etc.) - Experience in building system-level frameworks and APIs
- Experience with Swift concurrency
- Familiarity with event-based programming or inter-process communication is a plus
- Track record of shipping software on rapid development cycles
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering-related field or equivalent related experience
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 $171,600 and $302,200, 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 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.
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