Role Overview
Apple is hiring a Senior Software Engineer - Cloud Products - iCloud Photos. This is a full-time role in San Francisco, California. Part of Apple's Backend hiring, posted 3 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
Salary Context
Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Senior-level Backend roles is $165k-$216k (based on 108 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.
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Job description
There are job opportunities, and then there are career-defining moments. This might be yours.
You will join a fast-paced and high growth team within the Apple Cloud organization with opportunity to have a direct impact on the company results. You will help build the team's culture, and participate in defining the technology and engineering practices. You will not only be building mission-critical backend services to support iCloud Photos on iOS, VisionOS and macOS platforms used by hundreds of millions of users worldwide, but you will work with and learn from some of the best engineers that you can only find at Apple.
We’d love to hear from you!
Description
Our team is in charge of iCloud Photos, and this brings phenomenal visibility to our work. We know our product is great, but we also believe we can make it even better. We need your engineering skills as well as your product ideas to define and build the next generation of features that your friends and family are going to use.
You will get to collaborate with many engineering teams across Apple, therefore good communication and relationship-building skills are essential to your success. Having an inquisitive mind and asking questions will help you not only achieve immediate results, but also inspire new ideas for your next killer feature.
At AppleCloud, we're very invested in your personal growth. We will work with you to define your career goals and help you get closer to them with mentorship, training and education.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of Swift and/or Objective C is a plus.
Passion for quality with a keen eye for detail
An interest in working on consumer facing products.
Minimum Qualifications
5+ proven experience in crafting, developing and maintaining high-performance distributed systems and services using Java
Experience in NoSQL databases such as Cassandra.
Strong Computer Science fundamentals and multi-thread programming experience.
Curiosity for independently learning new technologies; proficiency in planning and executing projects, including designing data models and storage systems; expertise in managing data flows, developing APIs, selecting caching strategies; and deep experience in building, deploying, and optimizing robust, scalable, and maintainable services.
Pay & Benefits
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 $184,700 and $324,800, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Senior Software Engineer - Cloud Products - iCloud Photos position at Apple?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Apple. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Senior Software Engineer - Cloud Products - iCloud Photos position at Apple located?
This position is based in San Francisco, California. Apple has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Senior Software Engineer - Cloud Products - iCloud Photos at Apple earn?
Apple has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Senior Software Engineer - Cloud Products - iCloud Photos role at Apple posted?
This role was posted on July 19, 2026 (3 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
How much experience does the Senior Software Engineer - Cloud Products - iCloud Photos role at Apple require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Apple lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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