Software Engineer, Payments Engineering

Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number: 200639865-0157 Summary At Apple, great ideas quickly become extraordinary products, services, and experiences that touch millions of lives. The Apple Gift Card team is redefining how people connect, share, and celebrateu2014transforming gifting into a seamless, secure experience that spans the entire Apple ecosystem.u2028Weu2019re looking for a skilled and curious software engineer to help build the future of gifting, where every purchase, redemption, and moment of joy is powered by innovation and thoughtful design. Description As a member of the Payments Engineering organization, youu2019ll design and build distributed systems that support secure, high-volume payment and gifting experiences worldwide. Our platforms process transactions at global scale, ensuring reliability, privacy, and delight in every interaction.Youu2019ll be part of a team that owns the full product lifecycleu2014from architecture and implementation to deployment, observability, and on-call operations. In this role, youu2019ll collaborate across Appleu2019s engineering, design, and product teams to deliver exceptional software that seamlessly integrates into Appleu2019s ecosystem. Minimum Qualifications + 5+ years of professional backend software engineering experience, with demonstrated proficiency in Java, Kotlin, or similar object oriented programming languages + Proven ability to design, build, and operate distributed systems at scale in production environments + Proficiency with relational (SQL) and NoSQL databases + Clear, thoughtful communication across code reviews, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration + Bacheloru2019s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience Preferred Qualifications + Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline + Strong understanding of security, privacy, and cryptographic principles (e.g., encryption, tokenization, key management) + Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-based infrastructure + Hands-on experience using observability and monitoring platforms + Experience using generative AI tools to enhance software engineering productivity and workflows 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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (.

Created: 2026-01-08