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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # staff-level Java Software Engineers - **Company:** Apple Inc. - **Location:** United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Airflow, Software Applications, Unit Testing, Cloud Computing Security, Computer Networks, Databases, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Data Structures, Software Design Patterns, Distributed Systems, Memory Management, Fault Tolerance, OSI Models, Java Virtual Machine (JVM), Java Native Interface, Junit, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, NoSQL, Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Mockito, Dropwizard, Oop Languages, Ruby, Software Engineering, Google Cloud, Load Balancing, Concurrency, Apache Spark, Computerised Systems, Backend, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Apache Flink, Cassandra, Azure AKS, Graphql, Multiaccess Edge Computing, Api Design, AWS EKS, Golang - **Published:** June 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/4342f8e7-b0b9-4d20-be08-741b1fc63cda ## About the Role As a staff-level Software Engineer, you will architect, design, develop, test, document, improve, and maintain code mostly in Java (and other languages as needed). You will partake in every aspect of your projects, from planning to design to implementation and future iterations, and you will be encouraged to play an extended role in designing solutions, and leading software projects. \n\nThe ideal candidate is self-motivated, proactive and results-driven. Attention to detail, dedication to providing high-quality solutions modeling engineering excellence, and ability to work towards timely delivery of projects are all crucial qualities needed to work at Apple as a Software Engineer. \n\nThe ideal candidate will also possess excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with various internal and external partners, and senior leaders. B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional work experience.\n8+ years proven experience developing software in a professional capacity. Longer experience strongly preferred.\n5+ years proven experience designing, implementing, and shipping high-scale, high-performance, highly available, fault-tolerant, and secure cloud-based distributed systems, including mastery in API design and implementation (e.g. REST, RPC, GraphQL, etc.).\n5+ years proven experience using relational (e.g. Postgres, MySQL, etc.) and NoSQL (e.g. Cassandra, MongoDB, etc.) databases, including mastery in schema design, query optimization, and managing sophisticated data interactions between relational/NoSQL systems.\n4+ years proven experience with Java, including mastery in concurrency, memory management, and performance optimization techniques.\nMastery in OOP principles, data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns (e.g. GoF), with a proven focus on implementing testable, maintainable, and extensible backend code. Track record of leading software projects that span multiple, distributed teams as a tech lead (TL), while mentoring senior-level software engineers.\nComfortable using CI/CD tools to build, test, deploy, and release containerized software applications on cloud-based Kubernetes (e.g. AWS EKS, Google Cloud Platform GKE, Azure AKS, etc.).\nExpertise in Java web (e.g. ServiceTalk, Spring, Dropwizard, Quarkus, Micronaut, etc.) and unit testing frameworks (e.g. JUnit, Mockito, etc.).\nExperience with tooling languages (e.g. Go, Python, Ruby, etc.) and distributed orchestration & computing systems (e.g. Airflow, Spark, Flink, etc.).\nStrong understanding of advanced JVM internals (e.g. garbage collection, memory allocation, JIT, JNI, etc.).\nExtensive knowledge of networking concepts & protocols (e.g. HTTP/HTTPS, CDN, edge computing, load balancing, OSI model, etc.). ## Related Videos - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Coffee with Developers: David Heinemeier Hansson](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/875-coffee-with-developers-david-heinemeier-hansson) - [Navigating the Future of Junior Developers in Tech](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1280-navigating-the-future-of-junior-developers-in-tech) - [Coding for Good: Achieving social change with an app](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1645-coding-for-good-achieving-social-change-with-an-app) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)