Cloud Infrastructure and AI Efficiency Engineer

Apple Inc

Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
San Francisco, CA
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 $184k
This role $250k
$105k most similar roles pay here $341k

This role pays more than 85% of similar roles. Most pay $142,400–$224,893 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $250k versus about $184k 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

As a Cloud Infrastructure and AI Efficiency Engineer at Apple, you will join the Cloud Infrastructure Business Operations team, working on transforming Apple’s cloud resources, data centers, and hardware. Your role involves building insights into cloud services architecture, cost, and utilization across hybrid and multi-cloud environments, including traditional compute, storage, AI training clusters, and inference serving at scale. You will collaborate with senior engineering and business leaders to translate complex infrastructure data into clear business metrics for strategic recommendations that drive financial and operational value. Key responsibilities include using AI to deliver proactive insights and recommendations for engineering teams, ensuring privacy is a fundamental right in all services. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in an engineering role, with expertise in SQL, schema design, Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure. A strong background in FinOps, cost optimization, and AI-native workflows is essential for this high-impact position.

What you'll do

  • Build insights into cloud services architecture, cost, and utilization at scale.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver proactive, contextual AI-driven recommendations.
  • Translate complex infrastructure data into clear business metrics for strategic decisions.
  • Design and optimize hybrid and multi-cloud environments across various platforms.
  • Use AI to enhance efficiency in planning and delivering Apple’s cloud resources.

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 and AI systems.
  • Hands-on expertise with SQL, schema design, query optimization, and cloud containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Curiosity and active exploration of new AI tools, workflows, and GPU-based systems.
  • Ability to define architecture by influencing cross-functional teams and partnering with business for strategic vision.
  • Experience designing, operating, and optimizing infrastructure across public and private cloud environments.

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