Senior Full Stack Software Developer Jobs in Chula Vista, CA

The Developer Publications Platform Engineering team is responsible for creating world-class developer tools and framework-level support for the documentation workflows in Xcode, Swift Playgrounds, and Appleʼs developer website. We are looking for a software engineer with experience in full stack software engineering to help scale and improve our existing technology, while also innovate on new products, infrastructure, and tooling.
The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment. They will also be experienced in front end and back end technologies, such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, React, databases, API design, and architecting of reliable systems. As a member of the team, you will work alongside a small, geographically distributed but impactful team, enable cross functional collaboration with other departments at Apple, mentor other engineers, and contribute to architecture discussions, code reviews, and proposals.
Description
This is your opportunity to join a highly motivated team who value collaboration and is committed to building reliable publication systems. We are passionate about the products we build and are dedicated to delivering high-performance software that exceeds our customersʼ expectations. In this role, you will:
Collaborate closely with software developers, designers, technical writers and program managers to define and scope backend infrastructure needs
Model great software engineering practices by producing well tested, performant and reliable code to the multiple systems we maintain
Write detailed architecture and design proposals
Participate in the team culture and engage in code review, pair programming and architecture discussions with other members of the team
Work cross functionally with other teams across Apple, to ensure our tools and systems integrate seamlessly
Constantly seek areas of improvement
Preferred Qualifications
Proficient with web front end technologies such as Vue and React
Familiarity with RESTful APIs and best practices for integrating with backend services
Proficient in Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines and similar technologies
Experience with test-driven development, continuous integration and delivery
Minimum Qualifications
Proficient in Ruby, Rails, PostgreSQL, RESTful APIs, and similar technologies
Excellent understanding of the software development lifecycle
Experience shipping high quality, performant and reliable products and features
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, understand needs, and define test strategies
Excellent communication, problem solving, and critical thinking skills
BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience)
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 $142,300 and $214,300, 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.