Senior Backend Engineer, Generative AI Platform and Systems - Special Projects

Apple Inc

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Location
Cupertino, CA
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$184,700–$324,800 / yr
Posted
69 days ago
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TL;DR · Senior Backend Engineer, Generative AI Platform and Systems - Special Projects

JOB TITLE: Senior Backend Engineer - Generative AI Platform and Systems - Special Projects As a Senior Backend Engineer - Generative AI Platform and Systems - Special Projects, you will join an innovation-focused group building tooling for model evaluation. This role involves developing platforms that serve integrations between robotics, generative AI, and data analysis. You will design, scale, and operate backend and infrastructure systems, owning core components and influencing architectural decisions to ensure reliability and performance. Day-to-day tasks include implementing Python tooling for large systems to accelerate model evaluation, testing, and validation. You will utilize expertise in Kubernetes, cloud-native technologies, and relational database systems to build high-quality implementations. The work focuses on bringing AI systems from advanced research to production, requiring skills in API design, large-scale web development, and integrating various models to improve ML system capabilities.

What does a Backend Engineer earn?

Median $206000 from 33 postings across 18 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Build backend and infrastructure systems using Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies.
  • Design, scale, and operate platforms for model evaluation and data analysis.
  • Own core infrastructure components and influence architectural decisions for reliable, secure systems.
  • Implement Python tooling and large systems for user-facing applications to accelerate model testing.
  • Integrate various models to scale and improve the capabilities of ML-employed systems.
  • Prototype and iterate on innovative user experiences for cross-functional partners.

What we're looking for

  • BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or a related field.
  • Strong Python development experience.
  • Strong experience with infra, cloud-native platform engineering, and Kubernetes deployment.
  • Experience with relational database systems.
  • Experience with large-scale web development.
  • Industry experience bringing AI systems from advanced research to production.
  • Excellent team collaboration and communication skills.
  • Experience with React.js, web UI frameworks, ML systems, or robotics (preferred).

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