Summary The IS&T Enterprise Technology Services, which enables Apple through paradigm‑shifting, global‑scale platforms and services, is currently in search of a highly motivated and results-driven software engineer. This role requires an individual with exceptional development and analytical abilities who has a proven history of designing and developing highly scalable, low-latency, and distributed systems and platforms. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of complex system architectures and possess a track record of delivering robust, high-performance solutions. This position demands not only technical proficiency but also a proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to achieving outstanding results in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Description The candidate will be responsible for designing and developing applications which deals in Petabyte of data and millions of transactions per hour. The candidate will be responsible for developing, enhancing and maintaining a highly scalable distributed platforms. Responsibilities Architecture, Design and rollout of new features. Design and Development of applications around data services. Evaluating products, emerging technologies and use them into projects. Responsibility includes operation and maintenance of the existing platform. Minimum Qualifications Minimum 5 years of experience in Java / J2EE Stack. Minimum 5 years of experience building integration platforms. Expertise in developing highly scalable distributed systems. Expertise with relational databases like Oracle, PostgreSQL and SQL language. Expertise with NoSQL databases like Couchbase, Redis, MongoDB, etc. Knowledge of Unix / Linux. Should be self motivated, must be able to grasp issues quickly and make educated, critical judgment in the absence of complete information. Good leadership and project management skills. Good oral/written communication skills. Should be able to work with various cross functional teams to build and deliver Preferred Qualifications Experience with service integration Sync/ASync using REST/SOAP over HTTP /gRPC is a plus Experience working with AliCloud/Alibaba Cloud is a plus. Experience with actor systems like Pekko is a plus. Experience with contributing to Apache open source projects is a plus. Programming in Python, Lua and GO Lang is a Plus. Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Apple provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities and in accordance with local requirements. Apple is a drug-free workplace. At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong. Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplace Role Number: 200678636-3278
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
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When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.
