Software Engineer for GenAi Platforms, AiDP

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Would you like to work in a fast-paced environment where your technical abilities will be challenged on a day-to-day basis? If so, Apple's AI & Data Platform (AiDP) team is seeking a Software Engineer to build and scale best-in-class data and reporting apps presenting metrics & performance indicators with the least latency and outstanding user experience. We are looking for a team member that will be able to think creatively and should have a real passion for building highly scalable applications with end users in focus. You will engage directly with key business partners to understand the business strategies and solution needs. Your drive will be to lead functional and technical discussions with development teams, so you can design and own end-to-end applications. You will enjoy the benefits of working in a fast-growing business where we are inspired to "Think Different" and where our efforts play a key role in the success of Apple's business. You will have an extraordinary opportunity to be a competent, expert, and results-oriented Software Engineer defining and building some of the best-in-class data platforms and products.

Description

In AiDP, we work on building intelligent systems to democratize AI across a wide range of solutions within Apple. You will drive the development and deployment of innovative AI models and systems directly impacting the capabilities and performance within Apple's products and services. You will implement robust, scalable ML infrastructure, including data storage, processing, and model serving components, to support the seamless integration of AI/ML models into production environments. You will develop novel feature engineering, data augmentation, prompt engineering, and fine-tuning frameworks that achieve optimal performance on specific tasks and domains. We design and implement automated ML pipelines for data preprocessing, feature engineering, model training, hyper-parameter tuning, and model evaluation, enabling rapid experimentation and iteration. We also implement advanced model compression and optimization techniques to reduce the resource footprint of language models while preserving their performance. There are tremendous opportunities to deliver impactful influences to Apple.

Responsibilities

Design and develop scalable and resilient micro-services and APIs using Python/Java and related technologies, adhering to established architectural patterns and best practices.
Collaborate and contribute actively within a diverse team to deliver high-quality, user-centered features for our Data Intelligence platform and GSF framework.
Evaluate and adopt new technologies and open-source tools to enhance the capabilities and efficiency of our Data Intelligence platform and frameworks.

Minimum Qualifications

Coding: strong python and proficient in Java with deep knowledge of asynchronous processing, multithreading, and performance optimization.
Hands-on with public or private Cloud Services and serverless architectures.
Solid foundation in machine learning developing Agentic GenAI apps using LLMs.
Bachelors in Computer Science or similar technical degree.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong understanding of distributed system design, including: Load balancing, caching, and eventual consistency along with fault tolerance and high availability and API design principles (REST, GraphQL, gRPC).
Extensive experience in designing, developing, and deploying scalable, enterprise-grade backend systems using a micro-services architecture.
Hands-on with public or private Cloud Services and serverless architectures: Expertise in messaging systems such as SNS and SQS for event-driven architectures.
Working knowledge of modern front-end frameworks, particularly React.js, to collaborate with front-end teams effectively.
Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams and mentoring junior developers.
Knowledge of IAM roles, security best practices, and cost optimization.
Experience with containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes, including: Managing deployments, scaling strategies, and monitoring.
Understanding of client-side state management, component lifecycle, and API integration.
Ability to design vendor-neutral solutions to avoid cloud provider lock-in.
Experience in implementing observability using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and AWS CloudWatch.
Expertise in CI/CD pipelines with tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or AWS CodePipeline.
Strong focus on security, data privacy, and compliance.
Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to break down complex requirements into actionable plans.
Effective communicator with experience in stakeholder engagement, technical documentation, and presenting solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Commitment to software quality with experience in: Automated testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, PyTest). Code reviews, version control (Git), and adherence to clean coding principles.

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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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.

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.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.