Senior Software Engineer, AI & Data Platforms (AiDP)

Role Number: 200690980Team: Machine Learning and AI, Software and ServicesLocation: AustinWeekly Hours: 40Posted: 2026-10-23SummaryThe people here at Apple don’t just build products — they build the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that encourages 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.The most important story about any Apple application is data. As a Software Engineer of AiDP data services team, you will work on building database managed services and data streaming platform that power some of Apple’s most critical business use cases. You will collaborate with exceptional database engineering teams and internal stakeholders in building these solutions.AI & Data Platforms (AiDP) is IS&T's engine for AI-powered innovation. The team brings together data, application development, and machine learning — including generative AI — along with data services and customer success functions, to help IS&T build solutions more efficiently and streamline the adoption and embedding of generative AI across Apple.DescriptionWe are looking for a passionate software engineer with experience in building cloud based data engineering solutions. We expect the candidate to influence platform tools, APIs and architecture. This role requires strong collaboration with internal teams to deliver a best in class product in a dynamic environment.Minimum Qualifications6+ years of software development experience with Python/GoHands on experience with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP or AliCloudExperience with databases such as MongoDB or PostgreSQL in production environmentsExperience with Kubernetes, Docker, and containerizationBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related work experiencePreferred QualificationsExperience with REST or gRPC API developmentKnowledge in multi-threading, concurrency and parallelismAble to quickly learn and adapt to new technologiesExcellent communication skills and proven ability to work in a cross-functional environmentEEO StatementApple 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 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 applicantsApplication DeadlineApple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.