Apple · 1 month ago
Sr SW Engineer (Java - Distributed Systems), AI & Data Platforms (AiDP)
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$172K/yr - $302K/yr
8+ years expApple is a company that crafts innovative technology and aims to leave the world better than they found it. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to build and scale data and reporting applications focused on user experience and performance. This role involves engaging with business partners, driving technical discussions, and designing end-to-end applications for Apple's AI & Data Platform team.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
Drive Technical Strategy and Architecture: Lead the design and evolution of scalable, high-performance distributed systems, data infrastructure, and cloud-native architectures, influencing the broader technology strategy and making critical technical decisions across the product suite
Implement Advanced Data Processing Solutions: Develop and integrate streaming architectures, real-time data processing, and event-driven systems to handle large volumes of data efficiently and provide timely insights
Ensure System Scalability and Resilience: Identify and solve complex technical challenges related to scaling distributed systems, optimizing performance, and ensuring the high availability and reliability of critical data infrastructure, leveraging cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and Kubernetes
Lead Open-Source Engagement and Mentorship: Champion open-source initiatives, contribute to relevant projects, and actively mentor junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration within the team
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in software engineering
5+ years of JAVA in production environment (industry)
Deep expertise in distributed systems, data infrastructure, and cloud-native architectures
Exceptional ability to design, build, and scale complex data systems such as distributed ingestion platforms, real-time streaming pipelines, and large-scale AI/ML-driven analytics ecosystems on AWS, GCP, or Alibaba Cloud
Bachelors Computer Science or related degree or relevant experience
Preferred
8+ years of experience in software engineering, with a proven track record of solving hard technical problems at scale
Strong leadership in driving open-source engagement, mentoring engineers, and fostering collaboration
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences
Strong experience with streaming architectures, real-time data processing, and event-driven systems
Hands-on expertise with Kubernetes for large-scale data processing
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$5.67BKey Investors
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2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
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Leadership Team
Tim Cook
CEO
Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering
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