Software Development Engineer, Data - AI, Search & Knowledge Platforms

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, California, is seeking a Software Development Engineer, Data - AI, to design and build internal datasets and pipelines that improve developer workflows, ensure data quality, and strengthen system reliability at scale.

You’ll work on tools and frameworks that give engineers better visibility into system health and data quality, while driving CI/CD improvements. The role interfaces across server-side systems and devices, emphasizing reliability, observability, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software or data engineering experience.
• Strong programming and data skills including SQL and Python.
• Experience with data quality, validation, and large datasets.
• Experience writing and maintaining high-quality, well-tested code.
• Knowledge of data governance and compliance frameworks.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver tools and frameworks to improve how engineering teams build, test, and release software.
• Focus on CI/CD automation, data validation, and system observability with scalable solutions.
• Contribute to telemetry and instrumentation across services and devices for reliable insights.
• Collaborate closely with engineers across disciplines to understand workflows and deliver reliable solutions.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data pipelines

Data quality

Testing

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in CS/SE

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Software Development Engineer, Data - AI, Search & Knowledge Platforms

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

We are seeking a Data Engineer to design and build internal datasets and pipelines that improve developer workflows, ensure data quality, and strengthen system reliability at scale. This role sits at the intersection of developer experience, data reliability, and telemetry — with opportunities to work across both server-side systems and client devices. You’ll work on tools and frameworks that give engineers better visibility into system health and data quality, while also driving improvements in CI/CD processes and automation. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys building platforms that empower other engineers and who thrives in fast-moving environments.

Description

In this role, you will be responsible for designing and delivering tools and frameworks that improve how engineering teams build, test, and release software. You will focus on areas such as CI/CD automation, data validation, and system observability, with an emphasis on creating scalable solutions that raise engineering productivity. You’ll also contribute to telemetry and instrumentation across services and devices, ensuring that systems provide reliable, actionable insights into performance, usage, and quality. This requires close collaboration with engineers across disciplines to understand their workflows and deliver solutions that improve reliability and transparency.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software or data engineering experienceStrong ability to turn ambiguous product or business questions into clear data solutions.
• Strong programming and data skills, including SQL and Python, and experience with large-scale data pipelines.
• Experience with data quality, validation, and large datasets.
• Experience writing and maintaining high-quality, well-tested code.
• Knowledge of data quality frameworks and validation techniques.
• Knowledge of data governance and compliance frameworks.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for reliability and quality.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to distill complex systems into clear explanations.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Prior experience in developer experience engineering, platform engineering, or CI/CD environments is highly desirable.

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.

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. Learn more about Apple Benefits

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 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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Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.