Sr Software Engineer (Framework - Java), Ai & Data Platforms
Sunnyvale, California, United States
Software and Services
The people here at Apple don’t just build products — we craft the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that supports 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. 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. A passion for product ownership and track record will prove critical to success on our team. Be ready to make something extraordinary when here. Multifaceted, encouraging people and innovative, industry-defining technologies are the norm at Apple. Would you like to work in a fast-paced environment where your technical abilities will be challenged on a day to day basis? If so, Apple’s AI & Data Platform (AiDP) team is seeking a Software Engineer to work on building and scaling best in class data and reporting apps presenting metrics & performance indicators with the least latency and outstanding user experience. We are looking for a team member that will be able to think creatively and should have a real passion for building highly scalable applications with end users in focus. You will engage directly with key business partners to understand the business strategies and solution needs. You will drive and lead functional & technical discussions with development teams and expected to design and own end to end applications. You will enjoy the benefits of working in a fast growing business where you are inspired to "Think Different" and where your efforts play a key role in the success of Apple's business. This position is an extraordinary opportunity for a competent, expert, and results-oriented Framework Software Engineer to define and build some of the best-in-class data platforms and products.
Description
As a Senior Framework Software Engineer, you'll lead the architectural vision and development of our cutting-edge Data and ML platform ecosystem. You'll drive technical decisions across our suite of products, including data processing pipelines, insights portals, and model deployment frameworks. We're looking for a technical leader who can balance pragmatic solutions with innovation – someone who can mentor teams, make architectural decisions that scale, and navigate complex technical tradeoffs while delivering business value.
Minimum Qualifications
- 7+ years of software engineering experience especially building data-intensive applications.
- Deep expertise in Java and JVM ecosystem, including performance optimization and troubleshooting
- Proven track record of designing and implementing scalable distributed systems
- Strong background in system design, microservices architecture, and API development
- Deep understanding of data structures and algorithms.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field or equivalent
Key Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in building and deploying cloud-native applications/products
- Experience designing and developing scalable & performant micro-services and Rest APIs
- Experience leading technical projects and mentoring other engineers
- Strong problem-solving skills and Excellent communication skills
- Hands-on experience with modern Big Data technologies (Spark, Kafka, etc.)
- Prior experience in the areas of AI/ML/Data Sciences will be a plus
- Contributions to open-source projects will be a huge plus
Education & Experience
Additional Requirements
Pay & Benefits
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