CloudKit Client Software Engineer

Summary Posted: Jan 10, 2024 Role Number: 200533856 The Apple Cloud for Developers team focuses on enabling cloud-backed experiences on all Apple platforms (iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS devices). Hundreds of millions of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Mac users rely on our code to sync, back up, share and collaborate on their data when they’re on the move. Key Qualifications Key Qualifications Strong programming skills in Objective-C, C, Swift, or C++ Proven track record of working on rapid development cycles and shipping software on tight schedules Experience with cryptography concepts, performance work, parallelism, networking, event-based programming, inter-process communication Passionate about building system-level frameworks and APIs Excellent written and verbal communication Description Description We work on the client side of the Apple Cloud services, building the foundations for a secure and private cloud from device to device encrypted storage in the cloud to protected computation. Apple’s commitment to privacy runs deep and this team is key to extending this commitment to the cloud. This position will involve close collaboration with the CloudKit team, several teams working on server components as well as Apple’s cryptography and privacy teams. This job entails both low-level (C/Objective C, libdispatch, POSIX APIs) and system-level skills (synchronization protocols, framework design, IPCs, multi-process performance work, system-wide resource sharing.) Reliability is essential, and we’re looking for engineers with a real passion for building complex systems that will seamlessly recover in the event of errors. In this role, you will: • Work with adopters to craft clear APIs • Work with the network and file system stacks to build performant daemons • Work with our server counterparts to design scalable features and protocols • Implement core components of the cryptographic protection of cloud data Education & Experience Education & Experience Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering-related field or equivalent related experience. Additional Requirements Additional Requirements Experience in the below is a plus: • Experience building on Apple Platforms (macOS, iOS, watchOS, tvOS, etc.) • Experience designing and building developer-facing APIs is a plus • Interest or familiarity in cryptography and security is a plus Pay & Benefits 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 $138,900 and $256,500, 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.