Solutions Architect, AppleCare Technologies

Apple Inc.; Sunnyvale, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 176,000 - 264,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock programs

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Sunnyvale, CA, is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect for AppleCare Technologies to lead the design, deployment, and optimization of contact delivery infrastructure and enterprise systems.

You will partner with engineering and business teams to shape the technology roadmap and drive strategic initiatives that improve customer support platforms. The role requires strong architectural skills, cloud experience, and leadership to guide complex projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading infrastructure projects (Contact Center and CRM systems)
• Experience designing or supporting enterprise applications in highly available cloud environments
• Experience with large-scale migrations (on-prem to cloud or external to in-house)
• Experience with AI/ML technologies in enterprise settings
• Strong analytical thinking and ability to translate analysis into actions
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of contact delivery infrastructure and critical projects for AppleCare Support
• Collaborate with engineering and business partners to map the technology roadmap for contact center systems
• Pilot and implement cross-functional routing and infrastructure initiatives
• Assess impacts of business initiatives on routing and enterprise infrastructure and propose solutions
• Provide technical guidance for AppleCare projects in contact delivery and support systems
• Define technical requirements and perform analyses for system projects
• Drive system visibility, improvement, and enterprise architecture strategies
• Identify emerging technologies and design pilots to evaluate potential
• Develop multi-year roadmaps aligned with stakeholders
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and nurture partnerships across teams
• Navigate ambiguity to reach consensus and actionable solutions

Skills

Infrastructure architecture

Cloud environments

Enterprise systems

AI / Machine Learning

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS or equivalent

Tools

Python

Shell

Genesys

Splunk

Grafana

SQL

Job description

Solutions Architect, AppleCare Technologies

Sunnyvale, California, United States Software and Services

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary 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 craft products - they build the kind of wonder that's revolutionized entire industries. It's 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. Thinking different isn't just a slogan - it's what allows Apple to continually provide our customers with the best products and support services. Thinking different is also what you get to do every day as an AppleCare Technologies Solutions Architect as you help devise and implement tomorrow's next great ideas.

Description

As an AppleCare Technologies Solutions Architect you'll serve as a collaborator and strategic advisor to our business and engineering partners in support and development of AppleCare support systems and contact delivery infrastructure. You'll leverage deep subject matter expertise to drive continuous system improvements, optimizations, and technology transformations. You'll provide guidance and advice to AppleCare leadership on today's challenges and suggest solutions and strategies to position AppleCare to meet the demands of tomorrow.

Responsibilities

• The AppleCare Technologies Solutions Architect is responsible for leading the design, development, and deployment of contact delivery infrastructure, integrated systems architectures, and critical projects for the AppleCare Support business.
• You will partner extensively with our engineering and business partners to develop the contact center and support systems infrastructure technology roadmap and drive supporting initiatives in the form of R&D projects, pilots, programs, and capital projects. In this role, you will play a leading part in shaping enterprise system architecture and establishing the best practices, standards, and design patterns that guide how our platforms are built, integrated, and scaled across the support landscape including routing, outbound, and contact delivery infrastructure - ensuring solutions are resilient, secure, and continuously improved over time.
• Design, organize, and implement strategic cross-functional routing and infrastructure pilots and projects in support of business outcomes
• Analyze the impacts of business initiatives on routing, contact delivery and enterprise support infrastructure, and propose solutions to any misalignment or challenge
• Lead or provide critical technical guidance for AppleCare projects in the areas of contact delivery technology, customer support systems, and business configuration capability
• Define technical business requirements and perform analysis in support of contact delivery and customer support system technology projects
• Drive system visibility and continuous improvement, and enterprise architecture strategies
• Identify new and emerging technologies, and lead the design of pilots to evaluate their future potential for AppleCare use
• Develop and align multi-year system architecture roadmaps with engineering and business stakeholders
• Initiate and lead strategic cross-functional initiatives to address business needs
• Build and nurture strong cross-functional partnerships across engineering and business teams to uncover opportunities and drive innovative solutions
• Navigate ambiguity to drive consensus and actionable solutions

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading, designing, or architecting infrastructure technology projects (Contact Center and CRM Systems, Network, Data Warehouse, Enterprise Architectures)
• Experience designing or supporting Enterprise applications in highly-available cloud environments
• Experience with large-scale integrated technology migrations (on-prem to cloud, 3rd party to in-house, system or architecture refresh)
• Experience with Agentic Workflows, AI, and Machine Learning technologies
• Strong trend analysis and analytical thinking ability, with the ability to translate analysis into actions and system improvements
• Strong organization and project management capability
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build strong partner relationships
• A naturally curious, creative problem-solver able to work independently in a dynamic, constantly changing environment
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience automating tasks with Python, Perl, shell, or other automation tools
• Experience with data analytics and designing and configuring monitoring systems using SQL, Splunk, Grafana, etc.
• Experience with Automated Contact Delivery Systems and designing skills-based routing configurations (Genesys, etc.)
• Strong network fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, Routing)
• Experience with SIP / telephony infrastructure at enterprise scale
• Familiarity with contact center platform and enterprise application operations and infrastructure monitoring at scale

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 $175,500 and $263,800, 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
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