Software Engineer, Apple Game Services

Seattle, Washington, United States Software and Services The iCloud Platform team helps power the Apple device ecosystem. From CloudKit to Apple Push Notification service to QuickRelay, our cloud services are deeply integrated into our operating systems. This integration unlocks industry-leading privacy for our customers, enabling features like Advanced Data Protection and Private Cloud Compute. Platforms give developers leverage and make it easier for teams to build great new experiences by bringing together managed storage, messaging, and compute. Our scale gives teams across Apple easy access to billions of devices around the world. This is your chance to put a dent in the Universe. You will work with world‑class teams who have a real passion for engineering and delivering features that maintain strong privacy guarantees to end users. Description Are you passionate about games? Do you want to be a part of the Apple Game services team, powering experiences in the Apple Games app and GameKit features such as Leaderboard, Achievements, Multiplayer and more? Do you want to make building great games easier than ever for game developers, providing their games with rich experiences? With the launch of Apple Games and Arcade, Apple is redefining gaming, introducing a brand‑new way for people to enjoy games with their loved ones. As a member of the Game services team, you can make games more engaging and fun for players. Join us! Responsibilities Design, develop, and operate applications that power Apple Games and in‑game experiences for games integrated with the GameKit framework Partner with teams across Apple to develop and ship new customer‑facing features Drive project execution from design reviews to production releases Deploy, scale, and maintain highly concurrent and throughput‑intensive services Triage, investigate, and remediate production and operational issues Minimum Qualifications 3+ years of experience developing and operating production services in Java Strong design skills; familiar with algorithms and data structures Experience with Distributed Systems or Database Internals Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or an equivalent degree Preferred Qualifications Experience with client–server application development Experience working on applications that power end‑user experiences Experience in driving large cross‑functional projects that require stakeholder alignment NoSQL databases such as Cassandra, FoundationDB Great teammate; you’re articulate, and you can explain complex concepts to anybody. Persistence and investigative spirit; you won’t let go of a problem or requirement until you understand it, inside and out; you can lead a project from the definition to its successful deployment Compensation and 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 $139,500 and $258,100, 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 Reimbursement for certain educational expenses—including tuition—when related to advancing your career at Apple Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apple Inc.