Apple

Sr Full-Stack Software Engineer, AIML Data Operations

Apple$130K — $180K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years in designing, building, and operating production-grade software systems.
  • Expertise in modern compiled languages like Swift, Objective-C, Go, C++, or Java.
  • Strong foundational knowledge in data structures, algorithms, and system design principles.
  • Exceptional collaboration and communication skills, especially across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

  • Build custom internal software solutions to manage machine learning data.
  • Develop, operate, and maintain large-scale distributed data-processing pipelines.
  • Design and implement robust web applications and APIs for data collection.
  • Lead complex software projects, applying analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to drive technical outcomes.

Benefits

  • Contribute to impactful Apple products like Siri and Vision Pro.
  • Work in a user-focused and collaborative engineering culture.
  • Opportunity for career growth and mentorship within the team.
  • Embrace diverse perspectives and emerging technologies.
Full Job Description
Description

The AIML Data Operations organization delivers high-quality, human-annotated machine learning data at scale to product teams across Apple. We are both a global operations engineering team and a trusted partner in the development of Apple's consumer software experiences and hardware products. Our work directly contributes to experiences across Apple, like Apple Intelligence, Siri, Vision Pro, and more.

Our engineering team delivers custom, internal software solutions that accelerate the collection and delivery of machine learning data. Our data collection clients include multiple Swift and web applications backed by cloud-based web services. We design, build and operate large-scale distributed data-processing pipelines.

Our team is user-focused, highly-collaborative, and growth-minded. We embrace emerging technologies, diverse perspectives, and taking shared risks.

If you are a creative, curious, and collaborative software engineer with strong computer science fundamentals and a track record of shipping production software at scale, come join us.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related technical field, or equivalent practical experience

10+ years of progressive experience in designing, building, testing, debugging, and operating production-grade software systems including meaningful contributions in one or more of the following:

iOS or Android applications backed by cloud-based services

Robust web applications and supporting APIs

Scalable, cloud-based data-processing pipelines

Experience with designing complex software systems, including applied knowledge of data structures, algorithms, design patterns, concurrency, multi-threading, and scalability principles.

Track record of leading and delivering complex software development assignments that require creativity, navigating ambiguity and applying analytical and problem-solving skills.

Exceptional collaboration, interpersonal, and technical communication skills, capable of influencing and driving technical outcomes across diverse, multi-disciplinary teams.

Demonstrated expertise in a modern, compiled, object-oriented language such as Swift, Objective-C, Go, C++, or Java.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Swift and a passion for developing high-quality applications across Apple's diverse platforms (iOS, macOS, visionOS, watchOS, etc.).

Experience building highly performant UIs using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue) with a focus on polished user experiences and accessibility.

Experience with large-scale distributed systems (e.g., Spark, Hadoop, Kafka, Kubernetes).

Experience administering and optimizing commercial cloud services (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure) for scalable and resilient application deployments.

Experience with database design, optimization, and SQL, including relational, NoSQL, and data warehousing technologies.

Experience mentoring junior and mid-level engineers and contributing to team-wide engineering excellence.

Proficiency in additional programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Go, Rust).

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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