Software Engineer - Early Career (Backend/Data)

Apple Ads Engineering is hiring early-career software engineers to build privacy-preserving, user-centric ad technology at global scale across surfaces like the App Store, Apple News, Stocks, and Apple TV. The role focuses on backend services and large-scale data infrastructure to deliver low-latency, optimized advertising experiences while maintaining Apple’s privacy standards.

• Contribute to the design, implementation, and testing of backend services and data pipelines.
• Write clean, reliable, and efficient code in Java, Scala, C++, or similar languages.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners (Product Management, Data, SRE, etc.) to design systems that support ads use cases from prototype through production.
• Participate in code reviews, debugging, and performance tuning.
• Apply and learn best practices for building scalable, secure, low-latency systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s a plus).

• At least 1 year of relevant experience (including internships, research, or equivalent projects).

• Strong computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, problem solving).

• Programming experience with Java, Scala, C++, or similar language (Java preferred).

• Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or equivalent) and strong debugging skills.

• Preferred: experience with distributed systems or data processing tools (Kafka, Spark, Flink), exposure to relational and/or non-relational databases, and interest in fast-paced collaborative environments; ad tech exposure is a plus but not required.

• Locations mentioned: Cupertino, CA; Austin, TX; New York, NY.

• Shared early-career hiring process with a common interview focused on fundamentals, followed by team matching based on skills, interests, and business needs.

• Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.