Senior Software Engineer
Apple · Sunnyvale, CA · Operations and Supply Chain
About this role
Apple is hiring a senior-level Software Engineer based in Sunnyvale, CA. The posting calls out experience with Python, TypeScript, Java, Go.
- Role
- Software Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- senior
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Location
- Sunnyvale, CA
- Department
- Operations and Supply Chain
- Posted
- Mar 1, 2026
Job description
from Apple careersImagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly . Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish.
The people here at Apple don’t just create products — they create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it.
Apple's Manufacturing Systems and Infrastructure (MSI) team is responsible for capturing, consolidating, and tracking manufacturing data for all Apple products and modules globally . Our tools empower teams across Apple to confidently use data to shape the future of product manufacturing. We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with a strong aptitude for data engineering to join our multi-functional team. In this role, you will bridge the gap between user-facing applications and high-scale data infrastructure. Y ou will design, build, and scale critical mission-critical microservices, web applications, and data pipelines that power Apple’s global factory operations.
<h3>Minimum Qualifications</h3>7+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering, designing, and building scalable full-stack applications.
Backend Engineering: Proficiency in at least one modern backend language such as Golang, Java, Python, or Rust.
Frontend Development: Experience with modern web technologies, specifically React.js (Redux/Context API),TypeScript.
GenAI Proficiency: Experience utilizing Generative AI tools (e.g., Claude, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT) to accelerate development cycles, refactor code, generating unit tests, and troubleshoot complex technical issues.
Data proficiency: Hands-on experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (Postgres, MongoDB, Cassandra, foundationDB) and data modeling concepts.
Streaming & Distributed Systems: Familiarity with message queues and event-driven architectures (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) and distributed system concepts (consistency , availability ,partitioning).
<h3>Preferred Qualifications</h3>Infrastructure & Cloud: Knowledge with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) and public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP , or Azure) would be a plus
DevOps: Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, GitOps workflows, and monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana).
Soft Skills: Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners.