Senior / Staff Software Engineer - Apple Data Platform

Job Description

As a Software Engineer on the Apple Data Platform team, you will design and develop orchestration systems that enable real-time, offline, and batch workflows for AI, ML, and data workloads across Apple.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in MLOps, DevOps, or related infrastructure roles
• Experience working in cross-functional teams and communicating technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Experience designing, building, and maintaining ML infrastructure and deployment pipelines using containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes preferred) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Proficient coding skills in Python, Go, or Scala with experience in ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, MLflow, Kubeflow)
• Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions)
• Proficiency in monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) for ML model performance and system health
• Experience with data pipeline orchestration tools (Airflow, Prefect, Dagster) and streaming platforms (Kafka, Kinesis)
• Knowledge of ML model versioning, experiment tracking, and feature stores (MLflow, Weights & Biases, Feast)
• Experience with automated testing frameworks for ML systems, including data validation and model testing
• Understanding of security best practices for ML systems and data governance
• Excellent grasp of software engineering fundamentals and DevOps practices
• BS, MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Machine Learning, or equivalent degree with applicable experience

Responsibilities

• Design and develop orchestration systems for real-time, offline, and batch workflows for AI, ML, and data workloads
• Work with cross-functional partners and internal product teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and easy-to-use infrastructure
• Accelerate model development and deployment

Benefits

• Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.