AIML-Sr. Backend Software Engineer, Measurement

Apple; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 297,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join a dynamic team focused on machine learning and AI innovations. In this role, you'll work on the AIML Annotation Platform, building reliable backend systems that enhance privacy-focused data services across a diverse product portfolio. With a commitment to collaboration and innovation, you'll engage in architecture and code reviews while mentoring fellow engineers. This position offers the chance to contribute to cutting-edge AI technologies and drive impactful changes in product features, all within a culture that values diversity and inclusion. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a difference, this opportunity awaits you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock programs

Discounted products and free services

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering experience with strong fundamentals.
• Experience in cloud-based production ecosystems and microservices.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain reliable backend code across the service stack.
• Engage in architecture reviews and collaborate with peers.

Skills

Software Engineering

Cloud-based Systems

Java

Python

Java Spring Boot

Go

Data Structures

Algorithms

Microservices

Test-driven Development

Education

BS in Computer Science

Software Engineering

Distributed Systems

Tools

AWS

Job description

AIML-Sr. Backend Software Engineer, Measurement

Seattle, Washington, United States Machine Learning and AI

Summary

Posted: Feb 20, 2025

Role Number: 200578243

Apple is where people come together to do the best work of their lives. Every new product we build, every service we create, and every experience we deliver is the result of deep, deliberate collaboration. We share, refine and hone ideas and we build a whole that is bigger than its parts. We do this because we believe that there is value in making something wonderful and sharing it with the world, and that wonderful things can change many lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their collective inspiration that drives the innovation that runs deep in everything we do. Let’s get started, shall we? At Apple AIML Measurement, you will be part of an engineering team that makes it possible for Apple to innovate ML driven products and product features rapidly and at global scale. Our large scale distributed data, annotation and evaluation platforms generate high-quality critical datasets, evaluate dataset and model performance, and validate intelligent product experiences for current and future Apple Intelligence capabilities and exciting and new cutting edge AI technologies. Imagine what you could do in a team like this, where great ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. With your passion and dedication the sky is the limit to your accomplishments.

Description

The AIML Annotation Platform provides services for enabling privacy-focused data augmentation, annotation, curation and validation across all of Apples product portfolio. As a member of its engineering team, you’ll have the opportunity to work with highly skilled engineers to build reliable backend systems. Responsibilities include:

1. Model and foster great software engineering practices.
2. Produce, release and maintain reliable and performant code across the entire backend service stack.
3. Deeply engage in architecture and code reviews, closely collaborate with your peers and ensure that the best ideas succeed.
4. Build things people love.
5. Work across team and organizational boundaries, build deep applicative expertise and cooperatively solve complex problems and challenges and ensure our tools and systems integrate seamlessly.
6. Keep the saw sharp. Continuously engage with industry and technology trends and development.
7. Help drive technology and application roadmaps, constantly seek areas of improvement and help the team deepen and broaden its expertise.

Minimum Qualifications

1. BS in Computer Science, Distributed Systems, Software Engineering, or related field.
2. Strong computer science fundamentals (system design, OO, data structures and algorithms).
3. Experience designing, building, maintaining, and evolving cloud-based large-scale production ecosystems (AWS).
4. Experience with server-side and enterprise programming environments, in particular in Java, Java Spring Boot, Go, Python.

Preferred Qualifications

1. 8+ years of professional software engineering experience.
2. Experience shipping scalable micro services, distributed systems, web services and/or data streaming platforms at large scale with high quality, high availability, high throughput and low latency.
3. Expertise in databases systems, data modeling for relational and NoSQL storage engines.
4. Experience with test-driven development, continuous integration and delivery.
5. Ability to discuss technical tradeoffs across the stack, including: system architecture, database design, API design and infrastructure.
6. A learning attitude to continuously improve yourself and help the team grow.
7. Excellent communication, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.
8. Ability to mentor other engineers and level up those around you.

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 $166,600 and $296,300, 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.

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 take affirmative action to ensure 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.