Senior Distributed Systems Engineer

Senior Distributed Systems Engineer

Join a great team responsible for delivering instructional content for iOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, through Siri, and on the web! Our team has created and maintains an evolving, cutting edge, cloud-based content development, management and delivery system platform that powers contextual help, Tips, Apple Intelligence features, and comprehensive user guides for all Apple's hardware and software products.

Description

We are seeking a Distributed Systems Engineer with expertise in building Restful APIs, Search and a working knowledge of machine learning concepts and systems. Your role will primarily involve developing backend services and creating data and inference pipelines with large set of data. This position is ideal for those passionate about enhancing search features using advanced machine learning methods.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong coding skills and solid understanding of algorithms and data structures
• Proficient with various programming languages such as Go, Java, Python, TypeScript
• Expert knowledge of API design and interface technologies (JSON, ProtoBuf, REST, RPC, XML, etc)
• Experience with AWS Services such as Amazon S3, EC2, EKS / Kubernetes
• Experience with event-based messaging systems (Kafka)
• B.S, M.S. or PhD in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MongoDB and Unstructured data
• Experience in Machine learning and/or Natural Language Processing
• Experience of prompt engineering, fine-tuning, evaluating, and developing data collection/annotation/management tooling for LLMs
• Exemplary ability to design, perform experiments, and influence engineering direction and product roadmap
• Solid understanding of the software development process, including unit testing and release management

Pay & Benefits

At 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 $139,500 and $258,100, 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.

Apple 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.