AIML - Senior / Staff Software Engineer, Machine Learning Platform Technologies

AIML - Senior / Staff Software Engineer, Machine Learning Platform Technologies

Seattle, Washington, United States

Machine Learning and AI

Summary

Posted : Sep 09, 2025

Role Number : 200619905-3337

Shape the future of search at Apple. The Search Information Intelligence organization is at the forefront of innovation in algorithmic search, machine learning, natural language processing, and artificial intelligence-transforming how hundreds of millions of users discover and interact with information. Our mission : to architect the intelligent search platforms of tomorrow, at Apple-scale.

As a Developer Experience Engineering Leader, you will :

Drive technical vision and strategy for building, evolving, and scaling distributed infrastructure and platforms that accelerate Apple's search capabilities-empowering developer teams company-wide to iterate, validate, and deliver best-in-class features, safely and at scale.

Architect robust systems for large-scale experimentation, automated testing, and continuous integration of Search infrastructure, ensuring high reliability, efficiency, and security across products and platforms.

Lead cross-functional collaboration with engineering, AI / ML, product, and executive teams to align platform architecture with Apple's long-term product roadmap and developer experience goals.

Mentor and inspire technical excellence across the organization, shaping culture, fostering talent development, and establishing best practices for scalable infrastructure and developer productivity.

Deliver impactful results by designing solutions that push the boundaries of performance, efficiency, and quality-ultimately redefining the search experience on a global scale.

This is a rare opportunity for an engineering leader to shape technical strategy and leave a profound impact on Apple's most visible consumer experiences. If you are passionate about building the intelligent systems that power the way the world searches and learns, and have the vision to scale ideas from inception to Apple-scale deployment, we want to hear from you.

Description

You will have the opportunity to make a significant, organization-wide impact by :

Tackling and resolving complex technical challenges that shape the future of developer experience at Apple.

Setting strategic direction for the developer experience organization-shaping architectural decisions and long-term vision across products and teams.

Streamlining both inner and outer development loops, enhancing reliability, driving automation, and drastically reducing toil for engineering teams.

Pioneering and implementing advanced validation and testing methodologies to elevate product quality and engineering velocity.

Rolling up your sleeves to tackle the bugs and technical debt that others shy away from-making a real difference where it matters most.

Responsibilities

Define and drive the technical vision for scalable, resilient developer experience platforms supporting Apple's search products.

Architect, implement, and maintain distributed infrastructure and automation to accelerate developer velocity across the organization.

Lead cross-team collaboration with engineering, AI / ML, product, and leadership groups to align platform and business objectives.

Champion engineering excellence by instituting best practices for reliability, testability, and maintainability in large codebases.

Identify and resolve complex technical challenges and bottlenecks in developer workflows and search infrastructure.

Streamline and automate inner / outer development loops to reduce toil and improve productivity for engineering teams.

Pioneer, adopt, and promote advanced validation and testing methodologies to raise product quality and development velocity.

Tackle high-impact bugs and technical debt, proactively addressing issues that hinder developer experience or platform reliability.

Minimum Qualifications

Strong coding skills

Strong background in computer science : algorithms and data structures

Experience with AWS Services such as Amazon S3 EC2 EKS / Kubernetes

Excellent interpersonal skills able to work independently as well as in a team

Bachelor degree or above in Computer Science or related field

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated leadership in optimizing end-to-end developer workflows across both the inner loop (local development) and outer loop (integration, testing, and deployment).

Extensive experience designing, implementing, and scaling CI / CD pipelines, automating pre-submit checks, and building high-performance, production-accurate testing infrastructure.

Proven success in streamlining release processes, automating manual deployments, and driving improvements in environment stability, reliability, and consistency.

Adept at developing tools and frameworks that enhance debugging efficiency, reduce friction for developers, and accelerate product delivery.

Deep expertise in root cause analysis of systemic engineering issues, including build failures, flaky tests, and failed deployments, with a track record of implementing long-term, scalable solutions that improve developer velocity and engineering quality.

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 $201,300 and $367,400, 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. (https : / / www.apple.com / careers / us / benefits.html)

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 (https : / / www.eeoc.gov / sites / default / files / 2023-06 / 22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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 (https : / / www.eeoc.gov / sites / default / files / 2023-06 / 22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.Learn more about the E-Verify program (https : / / www.apple.com / jobs / pdf / EverifyPosterEnglish.pdf) .

Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more .

Apple is a drug-free workplace. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more .

Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you're applying for a position in San Francisco, review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance guidelines applicable in your area.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.