AIML-Sr. Backend Software Engineer, Measurement

at  Apple

SUMMARY

Posted: Nov 12, 2024
Role Number:200578243
Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to phenomenal work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that encourages the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something - you’ll add something. At Apple AIML Measurement, you will be part of a team that makes it possible for Apple engineers to innovate ML driven product features rapidly and at scale. The team’s large scale distributed Annotation platform enables current and future Apple intelligence products by generating high quality critical data that facilitates Apple Intelligence and other cutting edge ML technologies. Imagine what you could do in a team like this, where phenomenal ideas have a way of becoming phenomenal products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there’s no telling what you could accomplish!

DESCRIPTION

The AIML Annotation Platform team provides frameworks and services for enabling effective data annotations across all of Apple, while protecting user privacy. As a member of the team, you’ll have the opportunity to work with the team of highly skilled engineers to build reliable backend systems. Responsibilities include: - Model phenomenal software engineering practices, by producing well tested, performant and reliable code to the multiple systems that we maintain. - Engage in code review, pair programming and architecture discussions with other members of the team. - Work cross functionally with other teams at Apple, to ensure our tools and systems integrate seamlessly. - Write detailed architecture and design proposals. - Constantly seek areas of improvement.

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Distributed Systems, Software Engineering, or related field
• Strong computer science fundamentals (system’s design, OO, data structures and algorithms)
• Experience designing, building, maintaining, and extending production ecosystems at scale.
• Experience with a server-side programming environments using languages like Java, Scala, Python, Go, preferably with 5+ years of professional software engineering experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience shipping scalable micro services, distributed systems, web services and/or data streaming platforms at massive scale with high quality, high availability, high throughput and low latency.
• Knowledge of databases systems , data model design and experience with SQL & NoSQL data stores.
• Experience with on-premise, cloud-based infrastructure (AWS, Azure) and hybrid ecosystems
• Experience with test-driven development, continuous integration and delivery.
• Ability to discuss technical tradeoffs across the stack, including: system architecture, database design, API design and infrastructure.
• A learning attitude to continuously improve self and team.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to mentor other engineers and level up those around you.

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Distributed Systems, Software Engineering, or related field
• Strong computer science fundamentals (system’s design, OO, data structures and algorithms)
• Experience designing, building, maintaining, and extending production ecosystems at scale.
• Experience with a server-side programming environments using languages like Java, Scala, Python, Go, preferably with 5+ years of professional software engineering experienc