The Developer Experience Platform team at Apple is seeking a Python backend engineer with expertise in Large Language Models and Generative AI. This role focuses on designing and implementing core backend services and pipelines that integrate with various enterprise services. The engineer will contribute to developing developer productivity tools and enhancing enterprise AI platforms. Collaboration with machine learning engineers and software engineers is essential to deliver comprehensive solutions.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in building complex agentic systems using Large Language Models.
• Strong programming skills in software architecture design and development.
• 4+ years of software engineering experience specializing in enterprise software development.
• Expertise in backend technologies including Java and Python.
• Strong proficiency in database technologies and CI/CD solutions.
• Experience in Machine Learning with emphasis on Large Language Models, Retrieval Augmented Generation, and Generative AI.
• Experience working on platform engineering or a developer experience platform is a plus.

• Design and implement core backend services and pipelines for integrating with enterprise services.
• Ensure accuracy of LLM-based code generation.
• Collaborate with machine learning engineers, software engineers, and data scientists.
• Contribute to the development of developer productivity tools.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams.

• 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.