The Environment and Supply Chain Innovation (ESCI) team at Apple is looking for a Senior AI and Infrastructure Engineer to join their Technology Solutions team. This role involves designing, building, and supporting AI-powered systems and the necessary infrastructure. The engineer will work closely with software and data engineers to develop applications that align with ESCI's goals of promoting labor and human rights and achieving carbon neutrality by 2030. Strong communication skills are essential for collaborating with various subject matter experts to create impactful solutions.

• 7+ years of software engineering experience with expertise in backend technologies and AI/ML systems
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field or equivalent industry experience
• Proven experience building complex agentic systems using LLMs
• Strong programming skills in Python and proficiency with backend API service development
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
• Familiarity with ML concepts including model inference, evaluation, data pipelines, and LLM application development
• Experience with a cloud data warehouse, preferably Snowflake
• Experience developing ELT pipelines and orchestrating transformations using tools like dbt Cloud, Airflow, or Dagster
• Strong proficiency in database technologies and CI/CD solutions
• Experience leading technical projects and mentoring engineers
• Familiarity with ML frameworks such as PyTorch, Hugging Face, or LangChain
• Experience with data engineering practices including dbt, Snowflake, and Databricks
• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript for tooling and web application development
• Experience with CQRS/ES architecture patterns
• Knowledge of observability tools and practices
• Experience with GitOps workflows and deployment automation

• Design, build, and support AI-powered systems and their infrastructure.
• Develop agentic systems, ML-backed services, and production pipelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate complex interdependencies.
• Craft requirements, strategy, and architectural patterns for high-impact solutions.
• Lead technical projects and mentor engineers through collaboration and reviews.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and practices.

• 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.