--- title: Software Engineer Distributed Data Systems at Apple description: Apple is hiring for the Software Engineer Distributed Data Systems role in San Diego, CA. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/software-engineer-distributed-data-systems-at-apple-01a1d78c-137b-773c-83b6-436b40270969 date: 2026-11-14T01:15:49Z og_description: Join Apple as Software Engineer Distributed Data Systems in San Diego, CA. Pays $122.7K–$214.3K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/aqkd3c.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Apple](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/apple?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | San Diego, CA | | **Salary** | $122.7K/yr - $214.3K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Nov 13, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Apple sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 7,476 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Apple. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $187,000 – $255,000 a year (median $214,000). ## Description ## Summary Every day, many Apple devices send diagnostics about battery life and performance: what drains power, what makes an app hang, what slows a launch. Our team builds the systems that bring that data in at Apple scale and turn it into answers, both for the engineers who ship each OS release and for App Store developers working to improve their apps. If you like hard engineering problems without off-the-shelf answers and want your work to drive improvements that will impact billions of Apple customers, we'd love to hear from you. ## Description We're looking for a motivated engineer with excellent programming, problem solving and communication skills. You will be responsible for building the data platform that the Power & Performance organization depends on: streaming pipelines that ingest device diagnostics, regression detection that files actionable bugs automatically, and the services behind self-serve tools that empower engineers across Apple to drive their analyses independently. We're simultaneously investing in agentic workflows to keep our systems healthy and maintainable. This is a hands-on software engineering role. You'll design, write, and ship production code (in Python, Java, Scala), and own your systems end to end, from design through on-call. You'll work directly with power and performance engineers, OS and test teams, privacy, and other partner teams. We're looking for engineers who can reason through complex problems, explain tradeoffs and decisions in simple terms, learn quickly, and support teammates to drive our projects forward. ## Responsibilities - Build high-throughput data ingestion and real-time analytics pipelines. - Design APIs and build REST services to lend insights to stakeholders. - Instrument operational telemetry and build dashboards to monitor system health. - Provide meaningful insights to teams and influence decisions across Apple on a broad range of products. - Write production-level software. ## Minimum Qualifications - B.A. or B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent field - 2 years of programming experience in Python, Java, Scala, Swift, or C++ - Experience designing and developing production-level software - Self-motivated and able to work independently ## Preferred Qualifications - M.S. in Computer Science or equivalent field - Strong analytical thinking - Excellent spoken and written communication skills - Experience driving cross-functional projects with diverse sets of stakeholders - Proficiency with distributed compute & storage technologies (e.g., Spark, Flink, HDFS) - Proficiency designing ETL pipelines and with automation services (e.g., Airflow) ## 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 $122,700 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](https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html) Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. ## EEO Statement 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](https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) ## Accessibility 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. [Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplace](https://www.apple.com/careers/us/accessibility.html) [Learn about reasonable accommodations for job applicants](https://www.apple.com/careers/us/accommodation.html) ## Application Deadline Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis. ## Skills - Influencing - Data Ingestion - Analytics - Self-Motivation - Swift - RESTful API - Analytical Skills - Extract Transform Load (Etl) - High-Throughput Screening - Python - Analytical Thinking - Automation - Apache Spark - Apache Flink - Apache Airflow - Hadoop Distributed File System (Hdfs) - C++ - Written Communication - Scala - Computer Science - Telemetry - Java - Distributed Systems ## Benefits - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Employee Stock Options (ESOs) ## Related - [More jobs at Apple](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/apple?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Data & Analytics jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/data-and-analytics?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Data Engineering jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/data-and-analytics/data-engineering?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Data Engineer jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/data-and-analytics/data-engineering/data-engineer?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 260844 jobs - [Electronics Manufacturing](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/manufacturing/electronics-manufacturing?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 23908 jobs - [San Diego, CA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california/san-diego?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 15138 jobs - [Apple](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/apple?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 4762 jobs ## Related pages - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 260844 jobs - [Electronics Manufacturing](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/manufacturing/electronics-manufacturing?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 23908 jobs - [San Diego, CA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california/san-diego?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 15138 jobs - [Apple](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/apple?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 4762 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)