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Senior Platform Engineer, Find My

Apple Inc

  • Cupertino, CA
  • 4 days ago

    Highlights

    Python, Swift, Java, TypeScript), with the ability to adopt new technologies quickly Proven track record of leading technical partner engagements, navigating ambiguity to deliver prototypes, reference architectures, and documentation Deep technical understanding of REST/gRPC APIs, webhooks, event streaming, modern authentication protocols (OAuth, mTLS), and cloud/distributed systems Experience leveraging modern AI-assisted tools to accelerate prototyping, process automation, and daily productivity Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, comfortable presenting technical concepts to both engineering teams and non-technical stakeholders Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)Experience launching early-stage developer platforms or API products from zero to one Track record of building reference implementations, technical documentation, and repeatable processes to scale platform adoption and mature early-stage products Strong product and developer-experience sensibility-synthesizing partner feedback and telemetry into actionable product requirements. Innovation and creative problem-solving are at the heart of our team, and we constantly explore new approaches to deliver ground breaking solutions while collaborating with diverse disciplines across the company, including hardware, software, and privacy, to deliver an exceptional user experience As an engineer on our team, youll thrive in a fast-paced, startup-like environment, collaboratingclosely with a passionate team to achieve a shared mission and be instrumental in developingexciting new features, and your contributions will directly impact millions of users.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationCupertino, CA
    IndustryComputer/IT Services
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1976
    Websitehttps://www.apple.com/jobs

    Description

    The Find My team is dedicated to building a seamless, private, and secure experience for users tolocate their devices, personal items, and share location with friends and family. Were a group ofhighly motivated engineers, designers, and product managers who are passionate about creating asimple and reliable experience for hundreds of millions of users worldwide. We thrive in a fastpaced environment where team members are often encouraged to wear multiple hats andcontribute to various aspects of the product lifecycle. Innovation and creative problem-solving are at the heart of our team, and we constantly explore new approaches to deliver ground breaking solutions while collaborating with diverse disciplines across the company, including hardware, software, and privacy, to deliver an exceptional user experience As an engineer on our team, youll thrive in a fast-paced, startup-like environment, collaboratingclosely with a passionate team to achieve a shared mission and be instrumental in developingexciting new features, and your contributions will directly impact millions of users. We embrace continuous iteration and improvement, so youll have the opportunity to learn, grow, and refine your skills as we build the future of Find My.

    As Find My expands, we are seeking a software engineer to lead partner integrations end-to-end, from initial scoping and architecture through pilots and final enablement.In this role, you will bridge external technical partners with core platform engineering, product, and other cross-functional teams.

    As a hands-on generalist, you love writing code andcollaborating externally and cross-functionally to map complex partner requirements intoelegant, scalable solutions. You will build high-impact POCs, guide pilot integrations, establishfoundational operational processes, tooling and documentation, and directly influence ourplatform roadmap based on real-world partner feedback.8+ years of software development experience with one or more modern programming languages (e.g. Python, Swift, Java, TypeScript), with the ability to adopt new technologies quickly Proven track record of leading technical partner engagements, navigating ambiguity to deliver prototypes, reference architectures, and documentation Deep technical understanding of REST/gRPC APIs, webhooks, event streaming, modern authentication protocols (OAuth, mTLS), and cloud/distributed systems Experience leveraging modern AI-assisted tools to accelerate prototyping, process automation, and daily productivity Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, comfortable presenting technical concepts to both engineering teams and non-technical stakeholders Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)Experience launching early-stage developer platforms or API products from zero to one Track record of building reference implementations, technical documentation, and repeatable processes to scale platform adoption and mature early-stage products Strong product and developer-experience sensibility-synthesizing partner feedback and telemetry into actionable product requirements

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