Senior Backend Engineer - AI Privacy & Transparency

Apple Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 263,300; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in San Diego is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for the AI Transparency Platform to own backend components powering private, verifiable AI services at scale across Apple devices.

You will design, build, and operate server-side features with strong emphasis on privacy, security, and reliability. Lead cross-functional work with iOS, hardware, and other teams, mentor engineers, and drive architectural decisions from conception through delivery.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of backend software engineering experience.
• Experience with Java, Go, or C#.
• Experience building large-scale, highly available services.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate server-side components for new features.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with iOS, hardware, and other teams.
• Ensure reliable, secure integration across all stack layers.
• Mentor engineers and promote technical excellence.

Skills

Backend development

Java

Go

C#

Strong ownership

Communication skills

Job description

Apple Inc. in San Diego is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for the AI Transparency Platform to own backend components powering private, verifiable AI services at scale across Apple devices.

You will design, build, and operate server-side features with strong emphasis on privacy, security, and reliability. Lead cross-functional work with iOS, hardware, and other teams, mentor engineers, and drive architectural decisions from conception through delivery.