Principal Mobile Engineer, Search

Apple is hiring a Principal Mobile Engineer, Search to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Principal Mobile Engineer, Search, you'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users. This is a freelance, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — US (East Coast)). About the role You'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users, partnering with a friendly, distributed team across US time zones. We care about outcomes over hours and give you the autonomy, tools, and support to do your best work from home. What you'll do: • Review pull requests and mentor teammates • Develop, test, and maintain features across the stack • Write clean, well-tested, and documented code • Improve performance, reliability, and developer experience • Collaborate with product and design on new initiatives What we offer: • Paid parental leave • Flexible working hours across US time zones • 100% remote, work-from-anywhere-in-the-US culture • Competitive salary and meaningful equity • Generous paid time off and company holidays How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. Apple is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 7+ years of experience, including leading teams or projects • Proficiency in one or more modern languages (TypeScript, Go, Python, or Java) • Solid understanding of data structures, APIs, and databases • Strong communication in a remote, async environment • US work authorization Nice to have: • A track record of taking ownership and shipping independently • Comfort communicating clearly and proactively in writing