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Backend Server Engineer - Health Software

Apple

Apple

Software Engineering
Sunnyvale, CA, USA
USD 147,400-272,100 / year + Equity
Posted on Nov 12, 2025
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Are you passionate about health and eager to apply your development experience in creative ways that enable real health benefits? The Health Software team is looking for a Server Software Engineer to help build products that empower users to manage and learn about their health. In this position, you will design and implement scalable, cloud-based backend services used by millions of Apple customers. You will be part of the team that contributes to Clinical Health Records and many future Apple Health features.
As a member of the team, you’ll design and build the backend systems that support many functionalities of the Health app and other health features on iOS. Moreover, you'll participate in broader health initiatives at Apple, interact with external partners, and work with many cross-functional teams. This position requires a self-motivated engineer with strong technical and interpersonal skills.
  • Design, implement, and maintain scalable backend services.
  • Build systems that integrate using healthcare standards (SMART, FHIR).
  • Embed privacy and security design principles into all products.
  • Continually learn from, and teach the team about, software engineering best practices.
  • 2+ years of professional software engineering experience.
  • Experience with server-side programming environments using languages like Java, Scala, or Python.
  • Knowledge of common web services protocols and standards (HTTPS, JSON, REST).
  • Experience building and supporting stable server-side systems.
  • Experience with cloud-based infrastructure and platform services.
  • Knowledge of database systems and data model design.
  • Aptitude and desire to independently learn new technologies.
  • Ability to express ideas clearly within the team and across departments.
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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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 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.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.

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