Job Details

AIML - Core Infrastructure Engineering, Machine Learning Platform & Infrastructure

Santa Clara, California, United States

Machine Learning and AI

Summary

Posted: Apr 11, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200599466

Do you want to make Apple products smarter for our users? The AIML Core Infra team is looking for an experienced software engineer to work on core infrastructure for information intelligence at Apple. We build systems to connect Apple users to information as part of the wider Apple Intelligence initiative. You will work closely with product teams and information intelligence teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and efficient infrastructure that powers Apple products for billions of users.

Description

In this position, you will collaborate with a team of engineers to create reliable, scalable, and efficient platforms that power search and information intelligence at Apple. Your primary responsibility will be to design, improve, and innovate large scale service mesh framework that offers great developer experiences to the internal teams. Successful candidates should be passionate about software architecture, system design, as well as the overall user experience and can make informed tradeoffs and optimizations to deliver great product experiences!

Minimum Qualifications

• BS, MS, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience

• In-depth knowledge of Linux, particularly in networking

• Familiarity with Cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP/Azure etc.) and Kubernetes

• Strong problem solving skills with on-call experiences for critical infrastructure systems

• Experience with service mesh technologies like Istio, Envoy, etc

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience on Service Mesh data plane

• Familiar with cloud infra automation tools like terraform, cross plane etc

• Experience with large scale distributed systems

Pay & Benefits

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 $175,800 and $312,200, 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. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

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

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

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