Sr. Software Engineer, Employee Experience & Productivity **Sunnyvale, California, United States** **Software and Services** **Summary** Posted: **Sep 26, 2025** Weekly Hours: **40** Role Number: **200621503-3956** Join our team and be a key architect in building the next generation of our core software systems! We're looking for a passionate Senior Software Architect/Developer to create exceptional user experiences and scalable, well-architected solutions that drive our business forward. If you thrive on solving complex challenges and mentoring others, this is the place for you. **Description** In this role you’ll be responsible for designing and implementing software solutions that empower our business to achieve its goals and delight our users. You will lead the development of various tools, ensuring they are designed with performance, efficiency, and long-term value in mind. You’ll also mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews, and provide technical leadership for the team, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. **Responsibilities** + Lead the design, development, and architecture of new and existing software solutions. + Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments, ensuring seamless operations. + Define and drive the strategy for integrating diverse software products into a cohesive and intuitive user experience. + Actively engage with team members to understand their needs and translate them into actionable, well-architected technical requirements. **Minimum Qualifications** + Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience. + 8+ years of hands-on software development experience. + Expertise with Python and Java. + Experience designing and architecting complex distributed systems using Python, Java, or Rust. **Preferred Qualifications** + A solid understanding of distributed systems software development, CI/CD pipelines, and databases (MongoDB, Postgres, Oracle). + Experience with Rust, Kafka, and Bazel is a significant plus. + Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills: You can translate business needs into clear, actionable architectural requirements. + Deep understanding of concurrency and distributed systems. + Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills: You can lead, influence, and inspire technical direction. **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 $181,100 and $318,400, 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. 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