Cloud Infrastructure and AI Efficiency Engineer

Apple Inc

Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
New York City, NY
Salary
$181,100–$318,400 / yr
Posted
2 days ago

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $185k
This role $250k
$107k most similar roles pay here $341k

This role pays more than 85% of similar roles. Most pay $142,400–$227,631 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $250k versus about $185k for comparable roles.

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About Apple Inc

Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

Apple Inc currently has 1793 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Cloud Infrastructure and AI Efficiency Engineer

Join Apple’s Cloud Infrastructure Business Operations team as a senior engineer driving data-driven insights for strategic planning and efficiency in cloud resources. You will collaborate with engineering, finance, and procurement teams to optimize cloud services architecture, cost, and utilization at scale, focusing on hybrid and multi-cloud environments including AI training clusters and inference serving. Utilize SQL, AI, Docker, Kubernetes, and observability tools like CloudWatch and Datadog to deliver proactive insights and recommendations for better architectural decisions. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience in complex technical solutions, a strong background in cloud platforms, and hands-on expertise with FinOps and cost optimization tools. This role demands deep knowledge of AI/ML systems and the ability to translate ideas into concrete asks for platform teams, ensuring Apple stays ahead in cloud efficiency and infrastructure innovation.

What you'll do

  • Build insights into cloud services architecture, cost, and utilization at scale.
  • Collaborate on efficiency with service teams like iCloud, Music, Siri, or Apple TV+.
  • Translate complex infrastructure data into clear business metrics for strategic recommendations.
  • Use AI to deliver proactive, contextual insights and recommendations for engineering teams.
  • Design scalable, cloud-native architectures with a strong foundation in distributed systems.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years experience in an engineering role with a track record of delivering complex initiatives.
  • Proficient in researching, architecting, and driving technical solutions involving multiple technologies, cloud services, and AI systems.
  • Hands-on expertise with SQL, schema design, query optimization, and AI for data analysis.
  • Experience with compute containerization and orchestration technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Curiosity about GPUs, AI/ML systems, and LLM-powered workflows, translating ideas into concrete asks for platform teams.
  • Ability to define architecture by influencing cross-functional teams and partnering with business to meet strategic vision.

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