Senior AI Backend Software Engineer, Digital Channel

Apple; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple, Inc. is seeking a Senior AI Backend Software Engineer to join the Digital Channel.

You will help shape the next generation of AI-enabled sales applications, collaborating with ML engineers, data scientists, and designers to deliver breakthrough products for internal and external users. In this role, you will partner with engineers and business leaders to plan, prototype, and ship world-class applications, contribute to architecture, and drive the technical direction of the team while

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related software engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Deep experience with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Advanced programming skills in C++, Java, Python, SQL, Golang.
• Experience with distributed data/stream tooling and cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with CI/CD, automation, and IaC concepts.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, prototype and ship world class applications with cross-functional teams.
• Design and implement REST APIs and architect inter-service communication and data flows.
• Research new technologies and develop proofs of concept.
• Contribute to overall architecture and technical direction of the team.
• Provide guidance to less experienced team members and write high quality code.

Skills

Relational databases

NoSQL databases

C++

Java

Python

SQL

Golang

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud computing

CI/CD

Terraform

Ansible

Security concepts

Networking principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering/Computer Science/Information Science/Engineering

Master of Science degree

Tools

Apache Storm

Flink

Druid

Apache Kafka

Airflow

Presto

Job description

Senior AI Backend Software Engineer, Digital Channel

Imagine what you could do here. The people here at Apple don’t just create products — they create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it.Apple's WW Channel Strategy & Operations (CSO) organization focuses on developing and deploying worldwide sales programs and best practices to deliver an extraordinary customer experience in the channel and drive Apple Channel sales. With deep functional expertise in digital, physical, and people enablement spaces, our WW CSO team closely collaborates with many cross-functional groups at world-wide and regional levels.We are seeking a highly experienced Full-Stack Software Engineer to join our Worldwide Business Development and Strategy team. In this role, you will lead the strategy of next generation AI LLM powered Sales applications from 0-1+, developing applications that transform the sales experience for customers and salespeople. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams of business SMEs, ML engineers, data scientists, and designers to develop breakthrough products for our internal and external users and play a critical part in driving our technology vision forward for years to come.

Description

In this role, you will:- Partner closely day-to-day with other engineers, users, and business leaders to plan, design, prototype and ship world class applications that push the state of the art- Build breakthrough experiences to transform the sales experience- Actively engage in all aspects of development, from ideation and experimentation to deployment- Contribute to overall architecture and help set the technical direction of the team- Design and implement REST APIs and architect inter-service communication and data flows- Research and developing new technologies and develop proofs of concept- Provide help and guidance to less experienced team members- Write high quality code and review the work of your peers

Minimum Qualifications

• Typically requires 8+ years of related experience
• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering/Computer Science/Information Science/Engineering
• Deep experience with Relational databases and NoSQL databases
• Advanced / expert programing skills in C++, Java, Python, SQL, Golang
• Demonstrated project experiences with the following tools / platforms: Apache Storm, Flink, Druid, Apache Kafka, Airflow, Presto
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes and cloud computing platforms
• Familiarity with version control systems, modern CI/CD practices, testing, and migration tools for database and software
• Understanding of Automation, Deployment, and Infrastructure as Code concepts using tooling such as Terraform, Ansible, etc
• Understanding of security and networking principles

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated project experience on large-scale distributed system or machine learning batch inference system
• Understanding of accessibility best practices is a plus
• Comfort with ambiguity and ability to bring clarity to early-stage product ideas
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills
• Outstanding problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-functional environment
• Master of Science degree is a plus

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Apple provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities and in accordance with local requirements. Apple is a drug-free workplace.

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