Sr. Full-Stack Engineer, App Store

Seattle, Washington, United States Software and Services We are looking for an innovative full‑stack engineer to join our App Store Internal Tools team. We work on app processing and internal tools to enable producers, editors, designers and business analysts to craft the best possible App Store experience for our customers worldwide. You’ll be working with systems that impact more than a billion users, while still retaining a close contact with our day‑to‑day tool users. We enjoy the luxury of operating quite freely, with comparatively lower SLAs, while still being able to have a very tangible effect on user facing systems (the App Store app). We take quality very seriously, and can promise a highly skilled and dedicated team. We value the safety and freedom to be wrong, a healthy work/life balance. Description You will participate in building both frontend and backend systems for our tools. It is crucial to understand the bigger picture and how the whole distributed app works. This means keeping track of many technical systems, but also getting to know many people. The work will include planning, presenting and executing on accomplishing various aspects of app and app related data processing. Amongst other things you’ll deal with intelligent recommendations, working at scale, backwards compatibility and schema evolution. You don’t shy away from driving a project and possess excellent communication skills. We primarily work in Java and Typescript/React (web), but also have services in Scala. Does this sound like you? Join us! Responsibilities End-to-End System Ownership: Design, develop, and maintain robust frontend architectures using TypeScript/React and scalable backend services in Java and Scala, ensuring seamless integration across the entire distributed stack. Architectural Strategy & Planning: Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from initial technical planning and schema design to the execution of complex data processing systems. AI & Machine Learning Implementation: Prototype and build intelligent features and services, integrating machine learning models into production‑ready applications to deliver advanced functionality and data‑driven insights. Intelligent Systems Development: Build and optimize high‑scale features, including intelligent recommendation engines, while managing the complexities of large‑scale distributed data. System Evolution & Stability: Execute technical migrations with a focus on backwards compatibility and schema evolution to ensure zero‑downtime deployments and long‑term system health. Cross‑Functional Leadership: Drive projects from conception to completion by collaborating with diverse stakeholders, translating high‑level business goals into actionable technical requirements. Technical Communication: Present architectural decisions and project progress to both technical and non‑technical audiences, utilizing excellent communication skills to align teams on the "bigger picture". Distributed Systems Management: Maintain a deep understanding of how various interconnected services interact, ensuring the reliability and performance of the application within a complex technical ecosystem. Minimum Qualifications 8+ years of current and industry experience with backend systems, in Java Current and industry experience with relational databases, such as Oracle and PostgreSQL BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical and Computer Engineering or related Preferred Qualifications Experience from building and deploying server components and services is beneficial Experience from building message based distributed systems (e.g. with Kafka, Pulsar or similar) is beneficial Experience with SOLR is beneficial Experience with Cassandra is beneficial Experience in building applied AI/Machine Learning applications highly beneficial 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 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apple Inc.