AIML - Sr. Software Development Engineer, Evaluation

Apple; Heidelberg; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Apple in Heidelberg is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to help design and build the Annotation Platform that powers Apple AI/ML features. You will lead backend development, enabling data generation and collection for evaluating models.

Collaborate across domains, mentor engineers, and deliver high-quality software under tight deadlines. Strong Java, Spring Boot, REST and cloud experience are essential, with a focus on scalable, reliable systems.

Qualifikationen

• Hands-on experience with Java and modern backend development.
• Strong knowledge of Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservices.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with cloud-based infrastructure (AWS).

Kenntnisse

Java

Spring Boot

REST API development

Microservices architecture

Distributed Systems

Testing frameworks

SQL

NoSQL

AWS

ETL pipelines

Batch data processing

Data modeling

Code reviews

Communication

Mentoring

Ausbildung

BS/MS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Jobbeschreibung

Summary

At Apple, we create world-class innovative products that seamlessly combine cutting-edge hardware with intelligent software experiences, powered by advanced machine learning technologies. The Evaluation org is responsible for building platforms and tools to measure, understand, and proactively enhance Apple Intelligence features while protecting user data.

Description

We're seeking an experienced Senior Backend Software Engineer to join our team responsible for designing and developing our Annotation Platform, critical to the development and optimization of Apple’s AI/ML features. As a Senior Backend Engineer in the Evaluation organization, you will lead the backend development of the platform meant to optimize data generation and collection process, allowing ML engineers to efficiently evaluate and train machine learning models. You should love to take on challenges, tackle problems with imaginative solutions, work well in collaborative teams, and produce high-quality software under tight deadlines and constraints. We expect you to enjoy mentoring and guiding other engineers, helping to elevate the skill set of the team and fostering a collaborative learning environment. You will be working with teams across different domains to drive projects and feature development from concept to completion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with testing frameworks to ensure the stability, reliability, and performance of the applications.
• Knowledge of databases systems, data model design and experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Demonstrated ability to creatively solve complex technical challenges with innovative solutions and a strong focus on trade-offs.
• BS/MS in Computer Science, Distributed Systems, Software Engineering, or related field
• Experience in AI engineering and ML system is a plus.
• Experience with cloud-based infrastructure (AWS) and hybrid ecosystems.
• Experience with ETL pipelines, stream processing and batch data processing is a plus.
• Strong emphasis on code reviews to maintain code quality and foster team collaboration.
• Strong ability to communicate technical and architectural challenges clearly and concisely, while collaborating with frontend team to iteratively develop self-service solutions.
• Able to think big picture while addressing immediate project needs. Skilled at balancing innovation with practicality to maximize impact.

Minimum Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Java, demonstrating in-depth knowledge of advanced concepts and best practices in software design and development.
• Strong understanding and hands-on experience with the Spring Boot framework, including dependency injection, REST API development, and micro- services architecture.
• Proven track record in designing, building and maintaining complex, scalable web applications.
• Strong ability and passion for creating reliable, resilient, high-performance, reusable code and modules.