Apple
Software Engineer - VE
$150K–$278K
Cupertino, California · Full-time · Posted Aug 26, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience; 2+ years of Python; 2+ years designing and developing data pipelines or data applications; 1+ years with a major cloud platform.
- Education
- BS
About the job
Builds data applications, pipelines, and database systems that support large-scale video and sensor data workflows for Apple’s Video Engineering teams.
What you'll do
- Develop data applications and internal tools for accessing and analyzing video and sensor datasets; build pipelines from ingestion through delivery to algorithm teams.
- Architect and maintain SQL and NoSQL database systems for high-throughput workloads, metadata management, and analytics.
- Collaborate with algorithm, machine learning, and user study teams to deliver reliable, high-quality data; explore AI/LLM tools to improve development and operations.
What they ask for
- BS and a minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience.
- 2+ years of Python and 2+ years 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.
Nice to have
- Experience with distributed data processing frameworks such as Spark, Airflow, or Kafka.
- Experience with data warehousing, ETL/ELT, large-scale analytics, or internal tooling/web interfaces such as React, Flask, or FastAPI.
Pay
$150,400 and $277,600 USD base salary
Tools
Python, AWS, Git, REST APIs, SQL, NoSQL, Spark, Airflow
AI focus
Use AI/LLM tools and prompt engineering for development workflows, including complex debugging, architectural trade-offs, and automation; improve development velocity and operational efficiency.
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