March 11, 2025

Senior Application Backend Engineer, Content Partner Applications

Senior • On-site

$135,400 - $250,600/yr

Seattle, WA

Summary

Posted:
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number:200594488
As part of Apple Services Engineering (ASE) organization, the Content Partner Application team is one of the most exciting examples of Apple’s long-held passion for combining art and technology. This is the team that is responsible for providing analytical insights to content partners such as App Developers, Music Artists and Podcast Artists. The scale and reach of what this team builds is huge, for example App Analytics is used by iOS app developers worldwide to track key performance indicators for their apps, Similarly, Apple Music for Artists serves music artists worldwide who publish their songs on Apple Music. While our reach is large, the team is small, nimble, and multi-functional. As our charter grows, we are looking for an experienced Application Backend Engineer to join our team. By joining us your innovative ideas will impact millions of users worldwide and you will contribute to Apple’s magic.

Description

We’re a team of full stack engineers (frontend and backend). We build web and iOS applications that are used by music artists, podcasters and app developers. Your responsibilities will include all aspects of software development, from design and analysis to development, implementation and maintenance. You will work multi-functionally to implement new product features, improves existing features, and add performance and software quality metrics to our codebase.

Minimum Qualifications

  • BS in Computer Science (or equivalent field) with demonstrated ability
  • Proven track record in designing and developing backend applications for external customers using strongly typed programming languages
  • Prior experience designing, implementing, maintaining, and deploying distributed web services on cloud architecture
  • Comfortable working with globally distributed, multi-functional teams.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience building server-side reusable components, platforms, or capabilities
  • Hands on experience using Java (or similar JVM based technology) web-service frameworks and build systems (Bazel, Gradle, etc)
  • Proficiency working across micro-services and macro-repos
  • Comfortable working on hybrid platform-infra teams serving internal and external customers

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 $135,400 and $250,600, 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.