Job Details

Senior Software Engineer - Apple Invites, iCloud Calendar

Cupertino, California, United States

Software and Services

Summary

Posted: Jun 03, 2025

Role Number: 200607441

Are you passionate about applying your deep understanding of Java, Internet-scale distributed systems, and database technologies in creative ways?! We at Apple Invites and iCloud Calendar team are searching for an excellent Senior Software Engineer.

Our team is responsible for building cutting-edge infrastructure that supports our production Calendar and Apple Invites service. You’ll work on backend services, APIs, and distributed systems, partnering with teams across Apple to bring world-class calendaring capabilities to life.

Description

As a senior engineer on the iCloud Calendar team, you will play a key role in designing and evolving the infrastructure that powers one of the most widely used calendar services in the world. You will:

Design, implement, and deploy backend services that are scalable, reliable, and secure

Own and maintain critical components of the iCloud Calendar backend stack

Investigate and resolve complex production issues, improving observability and performance

Work closely with client engineers to support new feature development and integration

Write clear design documents and contribute to technical planning and reviews

Develop comprehensive unit, and integration tests to ensure code quality

Help drive engineering best practices and continuous improvements across the team

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional software development experience, with significant focus on backend and distributed systems

• Strong hands-on experience with Java, including memory management and performance tuning

• Proficient in debugging complex issues using core dumps, logs, and profiling tools

• Solid knowledge of both SQL and NoSQL databases

• Experience designing, developing, and operating public-facing APIs and services

• Skilled in writing efficient, maintainable, and testable code

• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, including experience working with client and infrastructure teams

• Comfortable wearing multiple hats and adapting quickly in a dynamic environment

• Experience mentoring engineers and contributing to team-wide architectural decisions

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Highly professional and self-motivated, with the ability to prioritize and deliver in a fast-paced environment

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 $175,800 and $312,200, 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. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

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