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Sr. Software Development Engineer, AI & Data Platforms (AiDP)

Apple

Location

Sunnyvale, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/29/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The role is part of Apple's Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) organization, specifically within the AI & Data Platforms (AiDP) team. This team focuses on building AI-powered solutions to enhance efficiency and streamline the adoption of generative AI across Apple. The position involves designing and building core platform capabilities, managing the full product lifecycle, and ensuring operational health. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership and collaborate closely with product and design teams to deliver impactful solutions.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience building and scaling production-grade full-stack and backend services using Node.js, ReactJS, TypeScript, and Java.
  • Experience with Kafka and Flink for event-driven architectures and real-time stream processing.
  • Experience building AI-powered products, including LLM integration and intelligent automation.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud-native technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS.
  • Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases at scale.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Experience with microservices, system design, scalability, and performance optimization.
  • Solid understanding of CI/CD and DevOps practices.
  • Proven ability to deliver end-to-end product features with a focus on user and business outcomes.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across engineering, product, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Design and build core platform capabilities for business automation and AI-powered insights.
  • Own products through the full lifecycle, including shipping new features and resolving production issues.
  • Provide technical leadership on architecture, engineering standards, and technology choices.
  • Partner closely with product and design teams to ensure impactful solutions.
  • Translate ambiguous business problems into clean, scalable technical designs.

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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Apple Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

1,065

FY2026

Approval rate

99.0%

FY2026

LCA certified

9,221

FY2026

Entry-level share

5.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+30%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-35%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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