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Senior AI Backend Software Engineer, Digital Channel

Apple· WW CSO (Worldwide Channel Strategy & Operations) / Worldwide Business Development and Strategy
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Full-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

Senior AI Backend Software Engineer focused on leading 0-1+ development of next-generation AI LLM-powered Sales applications within Apple’s Worldwide CSO organization, collaborating with cross-functional teams to transform the sales experience for customers and salespeople.

Responsibilities

  • Partner closely day-to-day with other engineers, users, and business leaders to plan, design, prototype and ship world class applications that push the state of the art
  • Build breakthrough experiences to transform the sales experience
  • Actively engage in all aspects of development, from ideation and experimentation to deployment
  • Contribute to overall architecture and help set the technical direction of the team
  • Design and implement REST APIs and architect inter-service communication and data flows
  • Research and developing new technologies and develop proofs of concept
  • Provide help and guidance to less experienced team members
  • Write high quality code and review the work of your peers

Qualifications

  • Typically requires 8+ years of related experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering/Computer Science/Information Science/Engineering
  • Deep experience with Relational databases and NoSQL databases
  • Advanced / expert programming skills in C++, Java, Python, SQL, Golang
  • Demonstrated project experiences with Apache Storm, Flink, Druid, Apache Kafka, Airflow, Presto
  • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes and cloud computing platforms
  • Familiarity with version control systems, modern CI/CD practices, testing, and migration tools for database and software
  • Understanding of Automation, Deployment, and Infrastructure as Code concepts using tooling such as Terraform, Ansible, etc
  • Understanding of security and networking principles
  • Demonstrated project experience on large-scale distributed system or machine learning batch inference system
  • Understanding of accessibility best practices is a plus
  • Comfort with ambiguity and ability to bring clarity to early-stage product ideas
  • Excellent communication and collaborative skills
  • Outstanding problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity and work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-functional environment
  • Master of Science degree is a plus

Skills

Required:8+ years of related experienceProgramming in C++, Java, Python, SQL, GolangRelational and NoSQL databasesREST API designDocker, Kubernetes, cloud platformsCI/CD, testing, migration toolsAutomation / IaC (Terraform, Ansible)Security and networking principlesLarge-scale distributed systems / ML batch inferenceCommunication and collaborationProblem-solving and analytical skillsAbility to navigate ambiguity in fast-paced environments
Nice to have:Accessibility best practicesMaster of Science (plus)

Benefits

  • Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity.
  • Apple provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities and in accordance with local requirements.
  • Apple is a drug-free workplace.
  • Accessibility-focused culture and benefits described in the company materials
Last updated Oct 2, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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