February 25, 2025

Sr. Software Engineer, Access/Car Keys Engineering

Senior • On-site

$175,800 - $312,200/yr

Cupertino, CA

Summary

Posted:
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number:200592625
Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, great ideas quickly become extraordinary products and experiences. The Apple Wallet team is revolutionizing digital access—allowing millions to securely unlock doors, start cars, and authenticate seamlessly with just their iPhone and Apple Watch. If you're passionate about building scalable services, love solving meaningful problems, and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Description

The Access/Car Keys Engineering team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer who loves tackling complex challenges around digital access, security, and authentication at global scale. IN THIS ROLE, YOU'LL: - Architect and develop highly scalable, distributed backend systems supporting Apple Wallet’s digital access and car key solutions. - Build secure, performant APIs integrating seamlessly with third-party access control systems. - Collaborate closely with hardware, security, product, and UI teams to deliver flawless user experiences. - Mentor and support engineers, encouraging a culture of technical perfection and innovation.

Minimum Qualifications

  • We are looking for 7+ years of backend software engineering experience with languages like Java
  • Experience building scalable, distributed systems and APIs
  • Expertise in concurrency, asynchronous processing, and event-driven architectures (e.g., Kafka)
  • Experience with Relational and NoSQL Databases
  • Experience authoring and supporting web services
  • BS degree in computer science or equivalent field

Preferred Qualifications

  • MS degree plus 4-5 years of software development experience or equivalent experience
  • Experience/understanding of security and cryptography

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.

    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 take affirmative action to ensure 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.