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AIML - Software Engineer, Search and Cloud Infra

5 days ago Seattle, WA

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, great ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Do you want to make Siri and Apple products smarter for our users? The Information Intelligence teams are building groundbreaking technology for algorithmic search, machine learning, natural language processing, and artificial intelligence. The features we build are redefining how hundreds of millions of people use their computers and mobile devices to search and find what they are looking for. Our universal search engine powers search features across a variety of Apple products, including Siri, Spotlight, Safari, Messages and Lookup. As part of this team, you will develop the streaming indexing infrastructure and pipeline that enable near real-time content indexing, ensuring fresh content becomes available to Siri users immediately. You will build a scalable indexing pipeline and critical infrastructure components to make this possible.

Description

We design and build infrastructures to support features that empowers billions of Apple users. As part of this group, you will develop the systems we use to evaluate the quality of our AI models and products. You'll help us leverage a combination of human and automated methods to accelerate robust iteration and development of new models and product features. You will have opportunities to work cross functional with MLE, DS, Infra and others.

Minimum Qualifications

  • MS or PhD in Computer Science or related field
  • Strong coding skills
  • Strong background in computer science, algorithms, data structures and analytics.
  • Experience with AWS Services such as Amazon S3 EC2 EKS / Kubernetes.
  • Experience with Kafka.

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Preferred Qualifications

  • Fast learner, have a voracious and intrinsic desire to learn and fill in missing skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills able to work independently as well as in a team.
  • Flink is a big plus.
  • Have experience building systems to evaluate quality for search or other AI-oriented areas.

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $171,600 and $302,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .

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Client-provided location(s): Seattle, WA
Job ID: apple-200628713-3337
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-11-02T19:06:45

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Parental Benefits

      • Work Flexibility

        • Office Life and Perks

          • Vacation and Time Off

            • Financial and Retirement

              • Professional Development

                • Diversity and Inclusion

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