Senior / Staff Software Engineer - Apple Data Platform

Apple's Data Platform powers the machine learning, AI, and data services that enable intelligent experiences across Apple products. As a Software Engineer focused on MLOps, you'll help build the unified orchestration layer that powers large-scale data and ML workflows across the company. Leveraging cutting-edge open source technologies such as Ray and Spark, you'll design and implement scalable systems that enable Apple teams to train models, analyze data, and deploy AI at Apple scale with strong governance. This is an opportunity to shape the future of ML infrastructure and have a direct impact on the experiences used by millions of people every day.

Description As a Software Engineer on the Apple Data Platform team, you will design and develop orchestration systems that enable real-time, offline, and batch workflows for AI, ML, and data workloads across Apple. You'll work with cross-functional partners and internal product teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and easy-to-use infrastructure that accelerates model development and deployment.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in MLOps, DevOps, or related infrastructure roles
• Experience working in cross-functional teams and communicating technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Experience designing, building, and maintaining ML infrastructure and deployment pipelines using containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes preferred) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform)
• Proficient coding skills in Python, Go, or Scala with experience in ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, MLflow, Kubeflow)
• Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions)
• Proficiency in monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) for ML model performance and system health
• Experience with data pipeline orchestration tools (Airflow, Prefect, Dagster) and streaming platforms (Kafka, Kinesis)
• Knowledge of ML model versioning, experiment tracking, and feature stores (MLflow, Weights & Biases, Feast)
• Experience with automated testing frameworks for ML systems, including data validation and model testing
• Understanding of security best practices for ML systems and data governance
• Excellent grasp of software engineering fundamentals and DevOps practices
• BS, MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Machine Learning, or equivalent degree with applicable experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with React, NodeJS and ES6 concepts
• Experience with a modern front-end build tool, e.g. Webpack
• End-to-End Web application development experience.
• Good knowledge of APIs and REST architecture
• Proficient knowledge of Git and collaborative development workflows

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 $171,600 and $302,200, 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.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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