Senior Backend Engineer - Generative AI Platform and Systems - Special Projects
Apple · Cupertino · Posted 2026-08-19
Job description
Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something Minimum Qualifications: Strong Python development experience. Strong experience with infra, cloud-native platform engineering, and Kubernetes deployment. Experience with relational database systems. Experience with large-scale web development. Passion for software system architecture, API design, and developer experience. Industry experience bringing AI systems from advanced research to production. Excellent team collaboration skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or a related field. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with React.js and web UI frameworks is a plus. Experience with ML systems and model evaluation is a plus. Experience with robotics, embodied AI, or LLMs is a plus.