Apple

Agent Sciences and Infrastructure Engineer, AIML

Apple$130K — $180K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of relevant engineering experience or equivalent advanced degree
  • Strong background in designing ML infrastructure and evaluation systems
  • Expertise in distributed systems, APIs, and maintainable code practices
  • Proficiency in Python and UNIX; adept in agentic coding tools
  • Proven ability to manage and deliver complex engineering projects
  • Demonstrated experience in guiding projects through obstacles and uncertainties

Responsibilities

  • Lead multi-month engineering projects from conception to production systems
  • Define and drive goals in AI product development under uncertainty
  • Design, build, and maintain machine learning infrastructure and pipelines
  • Collaborate with developers and scientists to enhance agent frameworks
  • Create and use tools for data and experimental management
  • Apply software engineering best practices to ensure reliability and maintainability

Benefits

  • Collaborative team environment focused on innovation
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI technologies
  • Engagement with experts in software development and applied science
  • Chance to influence the deployment of impactful AI features
  • Access to advanced tools and resources in the field of machine learning
Full Job Description
We are looking for talented engineers to build the infrastructure and agentic systems that are used to prototype, optimize, and ship Apple Intelligence features. You will join a collaborative team of software developers and applied scientists focused on large language modeling, agent harnesses, evaluation, and the pipelines that connect training, adaptation, and deployment. Successful candidates will bring a strong software and systems engineering background, hands-on experience building ML or agent infrastructure end to end, and the judgment to make pragmatic tradeoffs between velocity and long-term maintainability.

Minimum Qualifications

Independently scope and lead complex, multi-month engineering projects, from an ambiguous starting point through to a production system

Proven ability to define goals and deliver results amid uncertainty and real-world constraints in AI product development

Experience designing, building, and operating infrastructure for machine learning - training/evaluation pipelines, data and experiment tooling, serving, or agent harnesses

Strong software engineering fundamentals: distributed systems, APIs, testing, and reliable, maintainable code

Strong Python and UNIX skills and a demonstrated ability to use agentic coding tools in these environments

Proven track record of driving engineering efforts to completion while overcoming obstacles and ambiguity

BS and 5+ years of experience, MS and 3+ years of experience, or PhD and 1+ year of experience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience building agent frameworks, tool-use systems, or LLM evaluation infrastructure

Experience with data standardization, validation, and lineage for ML pipelines at scale

Familiarity with post-training or optimizing large language models (LLMs) and the workflows around them

Experience shipping a real-world product, project, or feature

Experimental rigor and sound benchmarking/observability practices for complex systems

Ability to reproduce and identify critical bottlenecks in the latest research and translate it into robust tooling

Strong communication and accountability skills, with a collaborative mindset and strong work ethic

About Apple

Apple is a corporation that designs, manufactures, and markets mobile communication and media devices, personal computers, portable digital music players, and sells a variety of related software, services, peripherals, networking solutions, and third-party digital content and applications. Apple provides many products and services, including iPhone; iPad; iPod; Mac; Apple TV; a portfolio of consumer and professional software applications; the iOS and OS X operating systems; iCloud; and accessories, service, and support offerings. It sells its products worldwide through its retail stores, online stores, direct sales force and third-party cellular network carriers, wholesalers, retailers, and value-added resellers to the consumer and also sells third-party iPhone, iPad, Mac and iPod compatible products, including application software and accessories through its online and retail stores. Introduced in 1984, the Macintosh was the first widely sold personal computer with a graphical user interface (GUI). That feature and others such as an improved floppy drive design and a low-cost hard drive that made data retrieval faster helped Apple cultivate a reputation for innovation. Apple was named as the most admired company in the United States in 2008 and in the world from 2008 to 2012 by the Fortune magazine. The company was founded by Steven Paul Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Gerald Wayne on April 1, 1976, and is headquartered in Cupertino, California.

Apple Careers

Join Apple, a place where extraordinary people gather to do their best work. Our ever-expanding global team is at the forefront of innovation and leadership in the tech industry. At Apple, we're not just building products—we're crafting the kind of wonder that revolutionizes entire industries. It's the diversity of our people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Work You’ll Do Embark on a journey with Apple’s market-leading team to help some of the world’s most influential companies navigate their path to digital mastery with cutting-edge technology and services. Transform industries and touch lives with your unique ideas at Apple. Here, you’ll lead through a unique position at the intersection of technology, creativity, and robust industry expertise. Collaborate with a global team of professionals who are at the top of their game in technology and design. Apple isn’t just a company, it’s a community of innovators and passionate thinkers. Introducing the Apple Innovation and Leadership Initiative We are building a market-leading team to drive our efforts in delivering groundbreaking solutions and services. At Apple, job opportunities are abundant, offering you the chance to explore diverse roles from engineering to marketing, all designed to empower your career growth. Do Innovative Work Join the largest group of creative and technical experts in the world—professionals dedicated to redefining what’s possible through technology and innovation. Deliver targeted solutions through a depth and breadth of expertise that’s unmatched, driving forward our commitment to excellence and leadership in every project we undertake. Be Part of a Great Team Engage in a wide range of projects utilizing Apple’s technology and resources. Harness the unparalleled capabilities, global scale, and joint solution development that only Apple can offer. Future-Proof Your Career Advance your career with limitless opportunities at Apple. Go as far as your ambition takes you with unmatched training, development, and certification support. Explore Discover how Apple is leading the way in tech innovation: [With iOS] Businesses can streamline operations and enhance customer interactions... READ MORE Smart home technology integration that sets the standard for convenience and security... READ MORE The Apple Experience Our combined service capabilities, global scale, and joint solution development help clients overcome challenges and lead transformation in their industries. Clients worldwide look to Apple for new strategies and solutions that drive growth and innovation in the digital era. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We look for passionate, curious, creative, and solution-driven team players. Whether you’re seeking a professional role, an internship, or a leadership position, Apple offers a variety of employment opportunities. SEARCH APPLE JOBS Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. READ CAREERS BLOG Job Alert Emails Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. See what exciting and rewarding opportunities await at Apple, a company committed to diversity, innovation, and leadership. Explore job opportunities, employment benefits, and the culture of growth and innovation at Apple. Prepare your resume, hone your interview skills, and ready yourself for a career at one of the most prestigious companies in the world. Join us in pushing the boundaries of what is possible.
Learn more about Apple
Size
154,000 employees
Market Cap
$2,074.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$63.9 billion
Founded
1976
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$294.1 billion
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