Senior Frontend Software Engineer, Platform Engineering, …, Austin

Senior Frontend Software Engineer, Platform Engineering, Services Data Science&Analytics

Are you ready to make a significant impact on how one of the world's largest analytics organizations sees and interacts with its data? If you are passionate about building elegant, high-performance visualization platforms that transform complex data into clear, compelling experiences, we would love for you to apply! The Apple Services Data Science&Analytics organization drives decisions that improve the customer experience, accelerate growth, and uncover new business opportunities while respecting user privacy and adhering to regulatory policy. We work on some of the largest e-commerce and media streaming businesses in the world and have an incredible team collaborating on the best ways to improve these services for our customers! Our culture is built on rapid iteration, open debate, and independent thinking— we take calculated risks and work as analytical advisors across product, design, engineering, marketing, editorial, legal, and business teams.Responsibilities

8+ years of experience in frontend software engineering with a strong focus on component-based architecture and design systems Expert proficiency in React and modern JavaScript/TypeScript— including state management, performance optimization, and component lifecycle Demonstrated experience building and maintaining shared UI component libraries or design systems at scaleStrong proficiency with data visualization libraries (D3.js, Vega, Observable Plot, or similar) and experience rendering large, complex datasets in the browser Experience designing and consuming RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs in data-heavy applications Track record of owning the full frontend development lifecycle— from architecture through production — with high reliability and performance standardsStrong communication skills with the ability to bridge design, data, and engineering teams— translating complex data requirements into intuitive front-end solutions BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience Minimum Qualifications

8+ years of experience building and operating high-performance, production-grade backend API services Expert proficiency in Python or Node.js/TypeScript— including async programming, type safety, and framework-level development (FastAPI, Express, or equivalent) Demonstrated experience designing and operating distributed systems with strict reliability and latency SLAsStrong proficiency with API design and service-to-service communication patterns (REST, gRPC, GraphQL, or equivalent) Hands-on experience with multi-layer caching architectures (in-process, Redis, or similar) and cache invalidation strategies Extensive experience building systems that integrate with distributed and high-performance data stores— Snowflake, Trino, Spark, PostgreSQL, or equivalentProficiency with Kubernetes, deployment, HPA, StatefulSets, namespace management Strong observability practice, Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, or equivalent BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience Preferred Qualifications

Experience building visualization or analytics platforms in a data-intensive enterprise environment Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and experience integrating generative AI or LLM-powered features into front-end applications Experience with accessibility standards (WCAG) and building inclusive, enterprise-grade UIUnderstanding of data pipeline concepts and experience working closely with backend/data engineering teams MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field 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 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 Learn about reasonable accommodations for job applicants Apple accepts applications to thisposting on an ongoing basis. Submit Resume Back to search results See all roles in Austin