Sr Application Engineer — IT Inventory Platform, IS&T

Role Number: 200687484Team: Software and ServicesLocation: Austin; SunnyvaleWeekly Hours: 40Posted: 2026-10-09SummaryThe Asset Intelligence Platform is the consolidated registry that maps applications and services to their underlying infrastructure and dependencies across our data centers, compute facilities, and labs, spanning both internal and third-party environments. By aggregating data from dozens of integrations and discovery tools, it forms the information backbone for operational excellence, IT service management, software asset management, and critical security, privacy, and compliance programs.In any large, evolving infrastructure, visibility is the foundation for everything that follows. Teams responsible for security, compliance, and reliability depend on accurate, comprehensive insight into the environment to do their jobs effectively, and this platform delivers it. As the Application Engineer in this role, you won't just keep the system running—you'll help it evolve alongside the infrastructure and the stakeholders who rely on it.DescriptionWe are seeking an Application Engineer who operates at the intersection of customer need and engineering execution. In this role, you will develop a deep understanding of the problems internal customers face, translate those insights into product direction, onboard new teams onto the platform, support established users, and help stakeholders at every level understand the business value this system delivers.This is a role for someone who wants meaningful influence over both the what and the how of a product, and who values the people using a system as much as the system itself.Minimum Qualifications6+ years of experience in a role combining technical depth with customer or product engagement, such as solutions engineering, technical product management, application engineering, or a comparable disciplineStrong understanding of infrastructure and platform engineering, including data centers, cloud environments, networking, compute, and the services built on top of themTechnical fluency sufficient to read and review code, write scripts or prototypes, work with APIs and data models, and contribute meaningfully to architecture discussionsDemonstrated ability to build trust with customers, understand their needs deeply, and communicate solutions clearlyStrong product instincts, including the ability to evaluate tradeoffs, assess impact, and prioritize based on customer and business valueBS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a technical related field, or international degree equivalentPreferred QualificationsFamiliarity with IT operations concepts such as asset management, configuration management, or CMDB toolsExposure to security, privacy, and compliance frameworksComfort with ambiguity and the ability to operate effectively across a broad and evolving set of responsibilitiesExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical topics to both technical and non-technical audiencesPay & BenefitsAt 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 $184,700 and $277,600, 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. 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Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicantAccessibilityAt Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplaceLearn about reasonable accommodations for job applicantsAccessibilityAt Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplaceLearn about reasonable accommodations for job applicantsApplication DeadlineApple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.Application DeadlineApple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.