Apple
Senior Backend Software Engineer (Security, Reliability)
Found: January 11, 2026
This role is based in Cupertino, California.
Compensation:
$181,100 - $272,100 per year
What you'll do:
- Design, build, and maintain secure, scalable account systems including RESTful APIs and microservices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect solutions.
- Triage and debug customer-impacting issues.
- Modernize legacy systems with new technologies.
- Mentor teammates to build a high-performing engineering team.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of software engineering experience.
- Strong analytical problem-solving skills.
- BS degree in Computer Science or related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with security protocols like OAuth2 and JWT.
- Understanding of authentication and authorization mechanisms.
- Proficiency with observability tooling.