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Software Engineer - VE

Apple· Hardware
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Cupertino, CA$150.4k - $277.6kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

The Video Engineering group seeks a Software Engineer focused on data application development, data pipeline engineering, and database systems. Role blends software, data, and machine learning to support data collection, management, and processing at scale for next-generation Apple products. Collaboration across algorithm, QA, and user studies to ensure data quality and timely delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop data applications and internal tools that enable teams to efficiently access, query, and analyze large-scale video and sensor datasets
  • Build scalable data pipelines that handle high-volume video and sensor data from ingestion to storage to downstream algorithm teams
  • Architect and maintain database systems (SQL and NoSQL) optimized for high-throughput data workloads, metadata management, and analytics
  • Integrate with Apple internal services and APIs, including internal identity systems, CI/CD platforms, and data management services
  • Collaborate closely with algorithm, machine learning, and user study teams to ensure data quality, coverage, and timely delivery against aggressive testing timelines
  • Own and evolve your domain, from initial design through deployment, with full accountability for reliability, scalability, and maintainability
  • Explore and adopt emerging tools including AI/LLM to continuously improve development velocity and operational efficiency
  • This role is primarily on-site in Cupertino, as it involves close collaboration with lab teams, Apple devices, and in-person user study participants.

Qualifications

  • BS and a minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience
  • 2+ years of Python
  • 2+ years of experience designing and developing data pipelines or data applications
  • 1+ years of experience with a major cloud platform (e.g., AWS, or equivalent internal platforms)
  • Strong proficiency with Git, REST APIs, SQL, and NoSQL databases
  • Experience with data modeling, schema design, and database performance optimization
  • Familiarity with software design patterns and system design principles (e.g., scalability, reliability, modularity, separation of concerns)
  • Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle and engineering best practices
  • Proficiency in prompt engineering and AI-assisted development workflows, with experience going beyond simple code suggestions to tackle complex debugging, architectural trade-offs, or automation tasks
  • Experience with distributed data processing frameworks (e.g., Spark, Airflow, Kafka, or equivalent)
  • Familiarity with data warehousing, ETL/ELT patterns, and large-scale analytics workflows
  • Experience designing end-to-end systems, including making trade-offs around performance, cost, and maintainability
  • Comfortable working in fast-moving, ambiguous environments with shifting priorities and tight timelines
  • Strong curiosity and drive to explore new technologies, including AI/LLM tools, to improve workflows and solve novel problems
  • Experience building internal tooling or lightweight web interfaces (e.g., React, Flask, FastAPI) as a complement to backend/data work
  • Good verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
  • A builder mentality: you take ownership, move fast, and care about the quality of what you ship

Skills

Required:PythonData pipelines / data applicationsCloud platform experienceSQL / NoSQL databasesData modeling / schema design

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • discounted products and free services
  • reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition
  • discretionary bonuses or commission payments and relocation potential
Last updated Aug 28, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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