The Applied AI Engineer role at Apple focuses on driving the future of the company's data platform by leveraging AI to enhance data engineering and data science capabilities. The position involves building and operating production-grade AI products that utilize large language models and intelligent workflows. The successful candidate will work within the iCloud Data organization, impacting software applications that serve millions of users. This role requires a blend of strong architectural thinking, deep AI/ML knowledge, and robust software skills.

• 8+ years of software engineering experience building scalable systems and frameworks.
• 3+ years of experience taking LLM or agentic systems from prototype to production.
• Deep fluency in the modern AI stack.
• Solid foundation in machine learning and deep learning.
• Proficiency in at least one high-level programming language such as Python, Scala, Java, or Go.
• Hands-on fluency with modern LLM and agent frameworks, vector databases, and agentic architectures.
• Experience with the data infrastructure ecosystem and SQL engines.
• MS or BS in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or equivalent practical experience.

• Architect, build, and operate production-grade AI products composed of LLMs and foundation models.
• Diagnose production issues related to models, data, and retrieval.
• Implement production discipline for AI systems including evaluation harnesses and telemetry.
• Communicate clearly across cross-functional teams to influence product strategy.
• Evangelize AI engineering practices through workshops and mentorship.
• Build AI capabilities that integrate with existing data infrastructure.
• Customize models and prompts at scale for domain-specific tasks.
• Leverage cloud computing platforms and stream-processing systems for real-time applications.

• 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.