Senior AI Backend Software Engineer, Digital Channel

Apple; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Singapore is seeking a Senior AI Backend Software Engineer for the Digital Channel. You will help lead next-generation AI-powered sales applications, shaping architecture for high‑scale systems and collaborating with ML engineers, data scientists, and designers.

You will design REST APIs, build robust services, and drive deployment from idea to production while mentoring teammates and upholding security and reliability standards.

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 programming skills in C++, Java, Python, SQL, Golang.
• Demonstrated project experiences with 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 Terraform, Ansible, etc.
• Understanding of security and networking principles.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

C++

Java

Python

Golang

Databases

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms

REST APIs

Education

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

Master's degree (MS) a plus

Tools

Apache Kafka

Flink

Druid

Apache Storm

Airflow

Presto

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

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

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

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

We're a diverse collective of thinkers and doers, continually reimagining what's possible to help us all do what we love in new ways. And the same innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices - strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it. This is where your work can make a difference in people's lives. Including your own.

We're a diverse collective of thinkers and doers, continually reimagining what's possible to help us all do what we love in new ways. And the same innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices - strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it. This is where your work can make a difference in people's lives. Including your own.