> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1977095-client-software-engineer-private-cloud-compute](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1977095-client-software-engineer-private-cloud-compute). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Client Software Engineer - Private Cloud Compute - **Company:** Apple Inc. - **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Cloud Computing, Communications Protocols, Distributed Systems, Inter-Process Communication, Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, Private Cloud Environment, Application Client, Api Design, Objective C++ - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/client-software-engineer-private-cloud-compute-seattle-wa-usa-58825753 ## About the Role * Develop robust APIs for internal and external use * Contribute to distributed systems that scale with user needs * Maintain alignment with privacy guarantees and security requirements Tasks * 5+ years of Software Engineering experience * Proficiency in Objective-C and/or Swift * Experience building system-level frameworks and APIs * Interest and experience in Swift concurrency * Bachelor's Degree in an engineering-related field or equivalent * Strong communication and relationship-building skills * Self-motivated and collaborative * Experience with distributed systems and performance optimization Key requirements * ## Description Experteer Overview In this role you will design and implement core components of the iCloud platform, focusing on Private Cloud Compute to enable secure on-device workloads. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver framework and daemon-level solutions that underpin Apple Intelligence features while upholding strong user privacy. You will tackle protocol design, IPC, resource management, and API design to build reliable, high-performance distributed systems. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of privacy-preserving cloud infrastructure across Apple services. Compensation / Benefits * Design and implement key components of Private Cloud Compute and on-device services * Build system-level frameworks and daemons to support Apple platform workloads * Collaborate with multiple engineering teams to integrate technology * Address protocol design and interprocess communication across components * Focus on device resource management, reliability, and performance * Develop robust APIs for internal and external use * Contribute to distributed systems that scale with user needs * Maintain alignment with privacy guarantees and security requirements Tasks * 5+ years of Software Engineering experience * Proficiency in Objective-C and/or Swift * Experience building system-level frameworks and APIs * Interest and experience in Swift concurrency * Bachelor's Degree in an engineering-related field or equivalent * Strong communication and relationship-building skills * Self-motivated and collaborative * Experience with distributed systems and performance optimization Key requirements * ## Related Videos - [Green Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/592-green-cloud-computing) - [API Design - Getting Started](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/33-api-design-getting-started) - [An (In-)Complete Guide to C++ Object Lifetimes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1060-an-in-complete-guide-to-c-object-lifetimes) - [Harnessing Apple Intelligence: Live Coding with Swift for iOS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1515-harnessing-apple-intelligence-live-coding-with-swift-for-ios) - [SwiftUI In Production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/134-swiftui-in-production) - [Insights from building the Canva Developers Platform to empower 185 million designers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/942-insights-from-building-the-canva-developers-platform-to-empower-185-million-designers) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Top Must-Visit Developer Conferences in the US in 2026](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/679-top-must-visit-developer-conferences-in-the-us-in-2026) - [Dev Digest 103 - Superb Owl Trafficking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/388-dev-digest-103-superb-owl-trafficking) - [A Guide to Choosing the Right Tools for App Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/391-a-guide-to-choosing-the-right-tools-for-app-developers)