Backend Engineer

The Video Engineering Data Infrastructure team is working on technologies for future Apple products. We're looking for the right Backend Engineer to join our team and help develop our next generation systems. In this role, you'll work with a highly dynamic team that designs and implements data processing systems for computer vision and deep learning products like FaceID. You will be working with machine learning engineers to develop tools, automation and data pipelines to process massive amounts of data. Description We are looking for an enthusiastic software engineer with interest in cloud technologies who will build tools to process data for machine learning algorithm teams. As an engineer on our team, your work will be an integral part of the algorithm development process for a highly collaborative team of hardware, user experience, and deep learning experts. We are looking for engineers that have a high attention to detail, and who will jump in to tackle technical challenges. IN YOUR ROLE AS A SOFTWARE ENGINEER YOU WILL: Work directly with machine learning engineers to integrate their workflows into reusable data processing solutions Build and maintain processing pipelines, analyze and monitor system performance. Contribute across the full stack including the client SDK, API, processing platform, and UI. Minimum Qualifications • Minimum requirement of a bachelors degree • Software development experience in Python and familiarity with at least one modern statically typed programming language such as Kotlin or TypeScript • Comfortable with Git, REST APIs, SQL and NoSQL databases. Preferred Qualifications • MS in Computer Science or equivalent experience • Experience building and maintaining automated data pipelines • Familiarity working with machine learning data workflows, especially for batch processing • Proficiency with workflow orchestration tools like Temporal, Airflow, or Dagster • Demonstrated foresightedness and self-direction while collaborating effectively with the team • Ability to translate feature asks into maintainable, scalable code • Experience with front-end development in frameworks like React Pay & Benefits At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $120,300 and $181,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits. Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant . Submit Resume