Senior Software Engineer, Applied AI, Tools & Infrastructure

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$171,600–$302,200 / yr
Posted
55 days ago

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Above market

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This role $237k
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This role pays more than 85% of similar roles. Most pay $146,125–$229,393 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $237k versus about $188k 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 1723 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer, Applied AI, Tools & Infrastructure

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Applied AI team at Apple, you will lead the development of intelligent software tools that leverage hardware test data to enhance product reliability. Your day-to-day responsibilities include architecting full-stack GenAI applications using Python/FastAPI and React/Next.js TypeScript, deploying containerized services on AWS EKS with Helm and Terraform, and integrating advanced AI capabilities into a multi-tenant platform at scale. You will also mentor contractors, manage project lifecycles independently, and communicate technical insights to executive leadership. Essential skills include expertise in Python, TypeScript, Kubernetes, and cloud technologies, along with experience in applied AI engineering and production observability tools like OpenTelemetry and Prometheus. This role demands a deep understanding of software engineering fundamentals and the ability to bridge business needs with technical solutions in a fast-paced environment.

What you'll do

  • Architect and build robust full-stack GenAI applications using modern software engineering practices.
  • Extend and maintain a multi-tenant EKS platform enabling users to deploy their own applications at scale.
  • Design and integrate GenAI capabilities into the platform, including agentic workflows and production-grade inference pipelines.
  • Drive scope of engineering projects independently, identifying new opportunities and managing full project lifecycle.
  • Lead and mentor external contractors, providing architectural guidance and daily direction for high-quality delivery.
  • Implement and operate production observability with OpenTelemetry tracing, Prometheus metrics, and structured logging.

What we're looking for

  • B.S. in Computer Science or related field required; 7+ years of software engineering experience.
  • Strong foundation in CS fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, Python (FastAPI), TypeScript (React/Next.js).
  • 2+ years of applied AI Engineering experience with production-level ML solutions.
  • Proven leadership and mentorship skills for contractors and peers.
  • Ability to independently drive projects from concept to deployment.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills for diverse audiences.

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