Software Engineer, Apple Game Services

Apple

Apple

Software Engineering

Seattle, WA, USA

USD 139,500-258,100 / year + Equity

Posted on Apr 23, 2026
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The iCloud Platform team helps power the Apple device ecosystem. From CloudKit to Apple Push Notification service to QuickRelay, our cloud services are deeply integrated into our operating systems. This integration unlocks industry-leading privacy for our customers, enabling features like Advanced Data Protection and Private Cloud Compute. Platforms give developers leverage and make it easier for teams to build great new experiences by bringing together managed storage, messaging, and compute. Our scale gives teams across Apple easy access to billions of devices around the world. This is your chance to put a dent in the Universe. You will work with world-class teams who have a real passion for engineering and delivering features that maintain strong privacy guarantees to end users.
Are you passionate about games? Want to be a part of the Apple Game services team, powering experiences in the Apples Games app and GameKit features such as Leaderboard, Achievements, Multiplayer and more? Want to make building great games easier than ever for game developers, providing their games with rich experiences? With the launch of Apple Games and Arcade, Apple is redefining gaming, introducing a brand new way for people to enjoy games with their loved ones. As a member of the Game services team, you can make games more engaging and fun for players. Want to be a part of this exciting time by building and designing large scale distributed cloud gaming platform? Join us!
  • Design, develop, and operate applications that power Apple Games and in-game experiences for games integrated with the GameKit framework
  • Partner with teams across Apple to develop and ship new customer-facing features
  • Drive project execution from design reviews to production releases
  • Deploy, scale, and maintain highly concurrent and throughput intensive services
  • Triage, investigate, and remediate production and operational issues
  • 3+ years of experience developing and operating production services in Java
  • Strong design skills; familiar with algorithms & data structures
  • Experience with Distributed Systems or Database Internals
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or an equivalent degree
  • Experience with client-server application development
  • Experience working on applications that power end user experiences
  • Game development experience
  • Experience in driving large cross functional projects that require stakeholders alignments
  • NoSQL databases such as Cassandra, FoundationDB
  • Great teammate; you’re articulate, and you can explain complex concepts to anybody.
  • Persistence and investigative spirit; you won’t let go of a problem or requirement until you understand it, inside and out; you can lead a project from the definition to its successful deployment
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 $139,500 and $258,100, 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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