Software Engineer, AI Infrastructure

Summary

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something.

Embedded within Apple’s Security Engineering & Architecture organization, this role is on an engineering team that builds security infrastructure into Apple’s production build system and provides security engineering expertise and leadership across Apple to create security controls, observability, detections, responses, and workflows.

Description

We build the secure platform Apple relies on to apply AI safely to high-stakes engineering. You would design and operate services that sit in the critical path for engineering across Apple.

You would work on AI infrastructure and tooling that sits in the critical path at Apple-scale and high reliability demands. You will build and operate high-throughput, multi-region services: load shaping, capacity and quota allocation, observability, and large-scale cost controls.

You will solve security problems that do not have textbook answers yet, collaborating with some of the world’s best security experts.

Minimum Qualifications

BS/MS in Computer Science or 5+ years equivalent experience
Ability to demonstrate strong problem solving and logic in backend programming
Experienced with building cloud services and distributed systems at scale
Demonstrated end-to-end ownership of cross-organizational projects

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent skills in Python or Go
Familiarity with LLMs and AI-assisted development tools
Experience building and operating cloud services and distributed systems at scale
Familiarity with security architecture design and review
Effective communication of complex technical concepts

Pay & Benefits — Cupertino, California, United States

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $184,700 and $324,800, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Application Deadline

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.