Senior Cloud & AI Efficiency Architect

Apple, Inc.; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 309,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple, Inc. seeks a Senior Cloud Infrastructure and AI Efficiency Engineer in Seattle to lead data-driven strategies for cloud resources, data centers and AI workloads. You will partner with engineering, finance and procurement to align infrastructure planning with business goals.

You will translate cross-functional data into actionable metrics, build AI-powered insights, and influence architectural decisions while prioritizing privacy and security across Apple’s cloud footprint.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in an engineering role delivering end-to-end initiatives.
• Research, architect and drive complex multi-technology solutions across cloud and AI.
• Hands-on SQL with AI, understanding schema design and expensive queries.
• Experience with containerization/orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Curious about AI, able to translate ideas into asks for platform teams.
• Familiar with GPUs, AI/ML systems, LLM workflows and AI-native workflows.
• Ability to define architecture with cross-functional teams and business.

Responsibilities

• Build insights into cloud services cost and utilization at Apple scale.
• Work in hybrid/multi-cloud environments across private and public clouds.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to translate data into strategic metrics.
• Deliver AI-driven, proactive insights to guide architectural decisions.
• Maintain privacy as a fundamental right in engineering solutions.
• Be a force multiplier for engineering teams.
• Provide proactive, AI-enhanced recommendations across the lifecycle.

Skills

SQL with AI

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)

FinOps / cost optimization

AI foundation models / LLMs

Observability tooling

Cross-functional communication

Data analysis & forecasting

Education

Bachelor's in CS/Engineering or related

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CloudWatch

Datadog

Honeycomb

Cloudability / CloudHealth

Job description

Apple, Inc. seeks a Senior Cloud Infrastructure and AI Efficiency Engineer in Seattle to lead data-driven strategies for cloud resources, data centers and AI workloads. You will partner with engineering, finance and procurement to align infrastructure planning with business goals.

You will translate cross-functional data into actionable metrics, build AI-powered insights, and influence architectural decisions while prioritizing privacy and security across Apple’s cloud footprint.