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

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
Salary
$184,700–$324,800 / yr
Posted
10 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

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This role $255k
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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

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TL;DR · Senior Backend Engineer, Generative AI Platform and Systems, Special Projects

Senior Backend Engineer - Generative AI Platform and Systems - Special Projects joins the Special Projects group, an innovation-focused team building tooling for model evaluation at the intersection of robotics, generative AI, and data analysis. You will design, scale, and operate platforms while owning core infrastructure components to ensure systems are reliable, secure, and performant. Day-to-day responsibilities include implementing Python tooling and large systems for user-facing applications to accelerate model evaluation, testing, and validation, as well as integrating with various models to improve capabilities of systems employing machine learning. The role requires expertise in Kubernetes, cloud-native technologies, relational database systems, and large-scale web development. You will also leverage skills in API design and software system architecture to move AI systems from advanced research into production environments while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality implementations.

What you'll do

  • Build backend and infrastructure systems using Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies.
  • Design, scale, and operate platforms that integrate robotics, generative AI, and data analysis.
  • Own core infrastructure components and influence architectural decisions for reliable, secure, and performant systems.
  • Develop Python tooling and large-scale systems to accelerate model evaluation, testing, and validation.
  • Integrate various models to scale and improve the capabilities of machine learning systems.
  • Prototype and iterate on new ideas to deliver high-quality implementations for cross-functional partners.

What we're looking for

  • BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or a related field.
  • Strong Python development experience.
  • Experience with infrastructure, 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.
  • Passion for software system architecture, API design, and developer experience.
  • Excellent team collaboration and communication skills.

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