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Apple Inc.
Software Engineer, Apple Pay — Wallet, Payments & Commerce (WPC)
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A Software Developer or Engineer designs or improves computer software. Oversees the entire software development process. Analyzes customer or user needs, designs programs, writes code or instructs computer programmers, tests design, and documents programs. May assist with upgrades or maintenance. May specialize in the design of computer applications or computer systems.
$118,277 / year median in North Carolina
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Software Engineer, Apple Pay — Wallet, Payments & Commerce (WPC)
We are looking for engineers who are passionate about their craft, crave the challengeof building systems at scale, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. If you love solvingmeaningful problems that impact millions of people, we want to hear from you! Description You'll have the opportunity to tackle the intricate challenge of building resilient andreliable distributed software systems at Apple's scale. You will be given flexibility toexplore creative solutions, the support of a talented and driven team, and access todiverse technologies. You will have the autonomy and responsibility to take fullownership of your solutions.
You'll join a nimble team involved in every stage of the product and softwaredevelopment lifecycle and will design, build, test, deliver, and maintain exceptionalsoftware that truly makes a difference. In this fast-paced environment, you'll behands-on in all phases, and will actively shape the architecture and design of ourplatforms and offerings through the experience of operating, monitoring, andproviding on-call support for the software you build.
As a key member of the team, you'll participate in technical discussions, writespecifications, review code, and produce documentation. Success in this role thereforerequires strong self-motivation, crisp and clear communication, a highlycollaborative approach, and the ability to work effectively across teams anddisciplines. Minimum Qualifications 3+ years of experience building and maintaining complex software systems. A solid understanding of distributed systems fundamentals. A commitment to continuous learning and improvement, and curiosity for new technologies, techniques, and patterns in pursuit of engineering excellence. An ability to communicate thoughtfully and clearly, both verbally and in writing, to discuss complex technical concepts with diverse audiences, including global teams and external partners. A track record of building and sustaining healthy long-term relationships within your team, and beyond its boundaries. The tenacity and perseverance to drive a complex project all the way from conception to production. BS/MS in Computer Science, or equivalent experience Preferred Qualifications Hands-on software development experience with Java or Kotlin and Spring. Development and operational experience with REST and/or gRPC services (either server-to-server or mobile client facing). Experience with containerization and orchestration (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes). Time spent architecting, building, supporting or otherwise working on cloud-native (e.g. AWS) applications with resilience as a core feature. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code. Experience with observability tools (e.g. Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, Datadog). Understanding of modern networking and experience using traffic tools for tracing. An appreciation for, and understanding of security, privacy, and cryptography (e.g. PKI, certificate management, JWT). Hands-on experience with SQL/NoSQL databases (e.g. Aurora, DynamoDB, CockroachDB, Oracle). 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. At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You'll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong. Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
Cary, North Carolina, United States Software and Services Summary Posted:
Sep 02, 2026Weekly Hours:
40Role Number:
200681309-1435 Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, great ideas have a way of becomingphenomenal products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. The Wallet,Payments & Commerce (WPC) team is building the world's best software for paying,and interacting with the world, from Apple Pay, transit, and event tickets, to digital keysand identity.We are looking for engineers who are passionate about their craft, crave the challengeof building systems at scale, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. If you love solvingmeaningful problems that impact millions of people, we want to hear from you! Description You'll have the opportunity to tackle the intricate challenge of building resilient andreliable distributed software systems at Apple's scale. You will be given flexibility toexplore creative solutions, the support of a talented and driven team, and access todiverse technologies. You will have the autonomy and responsibility to take fullownership of your solutions.
You'll join a nimble team involved in every stage of the product and softwaredevelopment lifecycle and will design, build, test, deliver, and maintain exceptionalsoftware that truly makes a difference. In this fast-paced environment, you'll behands-on in all phases, and will actively shape the architecture and design of ourplatforms and offerings through the experience of operating, monitoring, andproviding on-call support for the software you build.
As a key member of the team, you'll participate in technical discussions, writespecifications, review code, and produce documentation. Success in this role thereforerequires strong self-motivation, crisp and clear communication, a highlycollaborative approach, and the ability to work effectively across teams anddisciplines. Minimum Qualifications 3+ years of experience building and maintaining complex software systems. A solid understanding of distributed systems fundamentals. A commitment to continuous learning and improvement, and curiosity for new technologies, techniques, and patterns in pursuit of engineering excellence. An ability to communicate thoughtfully and clearly, both verbally and in writing, to discuss complex technical concepts with diverse audiences, including global teams and external partners. A track record of building and sustaining healthy long-term relationships within your team, and beyond its boundaries. The tenacity and perseverance to drive a complex project all the way from conception to production. BS/MS in Computer Science, or equivalent experience Preferred Qualifications Hands-on software development experience with Java or Kotlin and Spring. Development and operational experience with REST and/or gRPC services (either server-to-server or mobile client facing). Experience with containerization and orchestration (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes). Time spent architecting, building, supporting or otherwise working on cloud-native (e.g. AWS) applications with resilience as a core feature. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code. Experience with observability tools (e.g. Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, Datadog). Understanding of modern networking and experience using traffic tools for tracing. An appreciation for, and understanding of security, privacy, and cryptography (e.g. PKI, certificate management, JWT). Hands-on experience with SQL/NoSQL databases (e.g. Aurora, DynamoDB, CockroachDB, Oracle). 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. At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You'll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong. Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.