Senior Software Engineer

Name: RiseMe
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New York, NYOnsiteFull TimeSeniorPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

scalable microservices
data driven platforms
OOPS programming
Java
C++
AWS
GCP
backend distributed systems
public cloud technologies
APIs

Nice to have

8+ years of experience
advertising industry

Role summary

Apple Ads is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to build privacy-preserving, user-centric ad tech infrastructure that scales. This role involves working with distributed systems, large-scale data infrastructure, LLMs, and Generative AI to design and build systems for complex platform needs. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience building scalable microservices or data-driven platforms, strong computer science fundamentals, expertise in backend distributed systems, cloud paradigms (AWS/GCP), microservice design, performance tuning, relational/non-relational datastores, and data processing technologies like Kafka, Spark, or Flink. Proficiency in Java or C++ is required.

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

Ads Engineering builds ad tech the Apple way—privacy-preserving, user-centric, and built to scale. Our infrastructure supports massive real-time demand with low latency, precision, and global reach. Our work spans distributed systems, large-scale data infrastructure, LLMs, and Generative AI. We design and build best of breed systems for dealing with our complex and ever-growing platform needs that help deliver highly optimized advertising content to consumers.

Minimum Qualifications

5 or more years of industry experience building scalable micro services or data driven platforms. Strong computer science fundamentals. Prior experience with OOPS programming (eg., Java/C++ or equivalent) Familiarity with cloud paradigms ( e.g AWS or GCP ) Expertise in building backend distributed systems Experience with creating solutions using public cloud technologies and APIs Strong understanding of Micro-service design and high-scale performance tuning Expertise in relational and non relational datastore Proficiency in data processing technologies (e.g Kafka, Spark, Flink ) Strong problem solving and debugging skills. A desire to work in a fast-paced work environment. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering discipline or equivalent. Master's degree preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

8+ years of experience in software engineering Ability to work with and lead cross functional teams Proficiency in Java Prior experience in advertising industry is a plus

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Design a typeahead box for a search engine
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Architect a key-value store for distributed systems.
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Design a system to schedule jobs in a distributed environment
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What is an API and how does it work?
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