Sr. Software Engineer, Access/Car Keys Engineering
Apple
Software Engineering
Cupertino, CA, USA
USD 175,800-312,200 / year + Equity
Posted on Feb 26, 2025
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
Key Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- MS degree plus 4-5 years of software development experience or equivalent experience
- Experience/understanding of security and cryptography
Education & Experience
Additional Requirements
Pay & Benefits
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