Full Stack AI Systems Engineer

Apple Inc.; Sunnyvale, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock programs

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Health & retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Sunnyvale, California, is seeking a Full Stack AI Systems Engineer to design, build, and evolve web applications and services for Manufacturing Operations.

You will work with engineers to translate workflows into technical solutions, spanning UI, backend, APIs, data models, and AI capabilities, while emphasizing quality, reliability, and architecture. You will apply modern tools, including AI-assisted coding, and collaborate across teams to deliver scalable solutions that empower

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years delivering production software through full SDLC.
• Strong software engineering principles including API, data design, testing, security, reliability.

Responsibilities

• Own features from problem definition through deployment and ongoing improvement.
• Design and build production-quality full stack applications (UI, backend, APIs, data models).
• Develop AI-powered capabilities that connect with engineering data and tools.
• Shape architecture with scalability, reliability, security, testing, observability, and UX.
• Collaborate across teams, incorporate user feedback, and provide reusable tooling.

Skills

Full stack

API design

Cloud platforms

Kubernetes

Docker

CI/CD

AI coding tools

UX/UI principles

Cross-team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Bachelor's or Master's in CS or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Infrastructure as Code

Job description

Sunnyvale, California, United States Operations and Supply Chain

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, we believe new insights have a way of becoming excellent products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. The people here at Apple don't just build products - they build the kind of wonder that's revolutionized entire industries. Its 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. Manufacturing Systems and Infrastructure (MSI) team is an engineering organization under the Product Operations org. MSI is responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of systems tools, services, and applications required to efficiently run manufacturing operations at scale across global factory sites.

Description

As a Full Stack AI systems Engineer on the MSI team, you will design, build, and evolve web applications and services that empower Manufacturing Operations. You will work closely with engineers to understand their workflows and challenges, translate those needs into effective technical solutions, and take features from early concept through production. Your work will span the user experience, backend services, APIs, data flows, and AI capabilities that power these tools.We care deeply about the user experience and think in systems: how components fit together, where the right abstractions belong, and how today's decisions shape tomorrow's roadmap. You will apply AI thoughtfully as part of the overall product experience and use modern development tools, including LLM-powered tools, to improve delivery while maintaining a high bar for quality, reliability, and architecture. Because this work involves close collaboration with our users and partners, the ideal candidate combines strong engineering judgment with curiosity, communication, and ownership.

Responsibilities

• Own features and applications from problem definition and technical design through implementation, deployment, adoption, and continuous improvement.
• Design and build production-quality full stack applications, including user interfaces, backend services, APIs, data models, and integrations.
• Develop AI-powered and agentic capabilities that connect with engineering data and tools to support multi-step workflows and tasks.
• Shape application architecture and maintain high standards for scalability, reliability, security, testing, observability, and user experience.
• Collaborate across teams, incorporate user feedback, and contribute reusable tools, patterns, and technical guidance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of experience delivering production software through the full software development lifecycle, from requirements and system design to implementation, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.
• Strong foundation in software engineering principles, including architecture, API and data design, testing, debugging, security, reliability, performance, and maintainability.
• Experience building full stack applications and the ability to work effectively across user interfaces, backend services, integrations, and data systems.
• Experience using modern development tools, including AI-assisted coding tools, while applying sound engineering judgment to review, validate, and improve generated code.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code.
• Demonstrated ability to understand complex user workflows, translate them into practical technical solutions, and collaborate across teams to deliver measurable outcomes.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear, business focused insights.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience delivering production software through the full software development lifecycle, from requirements and system design to implementation, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.
• A genuine passion for systems architecture thinking, and a habit of reasoning about how components, data, and services fit together at scale
• Experience using AI coding tools such as Claude Code or Continue to enhance the development workflow and accelerate delivery while maintaining code quality and architectural standards
• Experience integrating LLMs or ML services into production applications, for example prompt design, retrieval augmented generation, agentic workflows, or model backed features
• Familiarity with message and job queues such as RabbitMQ, Kafka, and with distributed systems
• Experience with cloud platforms and containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Strong understanding of UX and UI design principles.

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 $150,400 and $225,300, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Benefits

• 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.
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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

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