Senior / Staff Software Engineer, Apple AI and Data Governance

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Seattle, WA
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$175,000–$308,500 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
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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 / Staff Software Engineer, Apple AI and Data Governance

The Senior / Staff Software Engineer, Apple AI and Data Governance joins the Apple AI and Data Governance team to design and implement robust solutions for ethical, secure, and compliant data use. You will lead a multidisciplinary team to architect next-generation platforms managing the entire machine learning lifecycle, including tracking datasets, models, and policies. Key responsibilities include building scalable systems, authentication frameworks using OAuth 2.0 and ABAC, and backend services in Java, Scala, Kotlin, Go, or Python. You will develop batch and streaming pipelines using Spark, Hadoop, or Flink, and design REST APIs with Spring, React, or Node.js. The role addresses complex regulatory requirements like GDPR, CCPA, and DMA to ensure privacy and security across distributed AI governance platforms.

What does a Software Engineer earn in Washington?

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What you'll do

  • Design and deploy scalable AI and data governance systems to track datasets, models, and policies.
  • Architect authentication and access control frameworks for machine learning training data and model artifacts.
  • Develop backend services that embed GDPR, CCPA, and DMA regulatory requirements into AI workflows.
  • Build batch and streaming pipelines using Spark, Hadoop, or Flink to transform raw data into governed inputs.
  • Design REST APIs, SDKs, and web tools for internal teams to manage governance approvals and compliance.
  • Architect fault-tolerant serving systems on AWS, GCP, or Kubernetes to safeguard data integrity and auditability.
  • Identify and mitigate risks in complex distributed environments to ensure responsible and ethical AI deployment.

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of experience developing Data & AI governance software or integrating systems with governance systems.
  • Experience working with large data collection and processing systems.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in data management and building scalable systems that underpin AI applications.
  • Strong understanding of privacy and regulatory requirements such as GDPR, CCPA, and DMA.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • Proven ability to work effectively with diverse teams including security, legal, privacy, compliance, and data engineering (preferred).
  • Experience in designing and implementing robust data governance frameworks, policies, and standards for AI technologies (preferred).
  • Track record of identifying and mitigating risks in complex distributed data environments (preferred).

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