Software Engineer, AI Infrastructure

Apple Inc

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

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $187k
This role $255k
$121k most similar roles pay here $347k

This role pays more than 89% of similar roles. Most pay $144,350–$230,625 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $255k versus about $187k 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 1984 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Software Engineer, AI Infrastructure

As a Software Engineer, AI Infrastructure within the Security Engineering & Architecture organization, you will join a team that builds security infrastructure into production build systems while providing expertise in controls, observability, detections, and responses. You will design and operate high-throughput, multi-region services located in the critical path for engineering, specifically focusing on load shaping, capacity and quota allocation, and large-scale cost controls. The role involves solving complex security problems related to applying AI safely to high-stakes engineering. To succeed, you must demonstrate strong logic in backend programming while building cloud services and distributed systems at scale. Preferred technical skills include proficiency in Python or Go, familiarity with LLMs and AI-assisted development tools, and experience with security architecture design. You will manage infrastructure that meets high reliability demands across the organization's production environment.

What does a Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $214000 from 775 postings across 63 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design and operate services within the critical path of Apple's production build systems.
  • Build high-throughput, multi-region services for load shaping, capacity, and quota allocation.
  • Develop infrastructure for observability and large-scale cost controls.
  • Create security controls, detections, responses, and workflows across the organization.
  • Solve complex security problems that lack established textbook solutions.
  • Develop tools to support the safe application of AI to high-stakes engineering tasks.
  • Manage distributed systems and cloud services at a massive scale.

What we're looking for

  • Hold a BS/MS in Computer Science or have 5+ years of equivalent experience.
  • Demonstrate strong problem solving and logic in backend programming.
  • Experience building cloud services and distributed systems at scale.
  • Demonstrate end-to-end ownership of cross-organizational projects.
  • Possess excellent skills in Python or Go.
  • Familiarity with LLMs and AI-assisted development tools.
  • Familiarity with security architecture design and review.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively.

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