Software Engineer
Apple
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Job Description
Summary
Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, we believe new insights quickly become excellent products, services, and customer experiences. Join Apple to help leave the world better than we found it by creating revolutionary products and experiences.
Role Overview
Apple is seeking a Software Engineer with a quality-focused mindset and Python backend expertise to drive work with Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI. In this role, you'll design and implement core backend services and pipelines that integrate with enterprise systems and LLM technology, ensuring robust and reliable systems.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement backend services for LLM and AI platforms.
- Apply rigorous quality assurance and testing methodologies.
- Integrate enterprise systems with cutting edge LLM technology.
- Develop and optimize RESTful services and developer productivity tools.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain Apple’s high standards.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, AI, ML, or related field or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of industry experience focused on ML or software engineering.
- Proven experience in building complex systems using LLMs and Python.
- Experience with scalable service frameworks (e.g., FastAPI).
- Strong focus on quality, testing, and systematic validation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
- Experience with vector stores, embeddings, and similarity match techniques.
- Knowledge of Linux/Unix environments and agile practices.
- Leadership or mentorship experience in technical environments.
- Experience developing enterprise-grade ML pipelines in cloud environments.
Pay & Benefits
This role offers a competitive base pay range between $147,400 and $272,100. Apple employees enjoy additional benefits including stock programs, comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, discounted products, tuition reimbursement, and potential bonuses or commissions.
Key skills/competency
- Software Engineering
- Python
- Backend Development
- LLMs
- Generative AI
- Quality Assurance
- Testing
- RESTful APIs
- Machine Learning
- Enterprise Systems
How to Get Hired at Apple
- Research Apple's culture: Understand their mission and innovation history.
- Customize your resume: Highlight Python and ML experience.
- Showcase quality focus: Emphasize rigorous testing skills.
- Prepare for technical discussions: Review LLM and backend service design.
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