Software Engineer (Data), Ai & Data Platforms

Apple's AI & Data Platforms team is seeking a Software Engineer to design and build high‑performance data systems that power analytics, AI, and business‑critical insights with minimal latency and exceptional reliability. The role involves developing scalable, distributed data services that embed generative AI capabilities, making complex data more accessible, intelligent, and actionable across Apple.

You will build and evolve distributed data systems that integrate open‑source technologies with Apple’s internal platforms, designing and implementing new components and features across the full development lifecycle. You will partner closely with internal customers to understand analytical workflows and data needs, proposing enhancements and ecosystem improvements that streamline their experience and enable deeper, faster insights. You will design data systems that leverage generative AI and intelligent automation, ensuring these capabilities are performant, reliable, and scalable.

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• Experience building enterprise‑level data applications on distributed systems and cloud databases (Snowflake, BigQuery).
  
• Strong programming skills in Python, Scala, or Java with hands‑on experience in relational databases and RESTful API development.
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of Software Engineering best practices, including test‑driven development. xcfaprz
  
• Familiarity with BI concepts and foundational generative AI concepts (LLMs, prompt engineering).