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Senior Software Engineer, Apple Ads

Apple

Cupertino, CA

On-site
Senior
Posted January 06, 2026

Tech Stack

rust java amazon-web-services google-cloud-platform microsoft-azure solr lucene apache-lucene elasticsearch docker kubernetes hadoop apache-hadoop spark kafka

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Job Description

At Apple, we focus deeply on our customers’ experience. Apple Ads brings this same approach to advertising, helping people find exactly what they’re looking for and helping advertisers grow their businesses. Our technology powers ads and sponsorships across Apple Services, including the App Store, Apple News, and MLS Season Pass. Everything we do is designed for trust, connection, and impact: We respect user privacy, integrate advertising thoughtfully into the experience, and deliver value for advertisers of all sizes-from small app developers to big, global brands. Because when advertising is done right, it benefits everyone. **Description** As a Software Engineer on our team, you’ll be instrumental in crafting the future of Apple’s advertising platforms. You’ll work on highly scalable, low-latency systems that power billions of ad impressions daily. You’ll collaborate with world-class engineers to solve complex technical challenges and drive innovation. If you’re passionate about building innovative products and shaping the future of advertising, we invite you to join our team!","responsibilities":"System Design and Architecture: Design, develop, and optimize highly scalable, distributed systems. Leverage cloud-native technologies and microservices architecture to build robust and resilient solutions. Problem-Solving and Innovation: Tackle complex technical challenges, drive innovation, and stay up-to-date with emerging technologies. Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, architects, and other engineers to deliver high-quality solutions. **Preferred Qualifications** Proven ability to lead and mentor engineering teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and collaboration skills Experience with Rust **Minimum Qualifications** 12+ years of software engineering experience, with a focus on distributed systems, cloud technologies, and microservices architecture 6+ years of Experience in Ads domain Strong proficiency in Java Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) Deep Understanding of Information Retrieval systems, using technologies like Solr, Lucene, ElasticSearch etc. DevOps technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) Proficiency in database technologies (SQL, NoSQL) Experience with big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark, Kafka) Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent 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 .