> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2577050-platform-software-engineer-ai-data-platforms-aidp](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2577050-platform-software-engineer-ai-data-platforms-aidp). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Platform Software Engineer, AI & Data Platforms (AiDP) - **Company:** Apple Inc. - **Location:** Sunnyvale, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Computer Engineering, Relational Databases, Failover, Fault Tolerance, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Prometheus, Software Engineering, System Software, Large Language Models, Grafana, Kotlin, Information Technology, Data Management, Virtual Agents, Api Design, Splunk, Microservices - **Published:** August 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3351752093&tx=FL535FFL&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * 5+ years of software development experience * Experience building highly available software services or platform infrastructure * Experience designing, building, and maintaining API-driven microservices * Proficient in Python optionally Java/Kotlin/C/C++ Bachelor's in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or equivalent work experience, * Experience building and interacting with Cloud APIs (AWS, GCP) * Experience working with relational databases * Good understanding of PostgreSQL internals * Experience supporting PaaS or DBaaS at scale * Familiarity with observability platforms (Prometheus/Grafana, Splunk, or equivalent) * Experience with AI/ML tooling - LLM APIs, RAG pipelines, AI agent frameworks, or integrating ML inference into production services ## Description The team develops highly reliable, API-driven micro services to manage the full lifecycle of PostgreSQL databases at Apple: provisioning, scaling, patching, failover, and decommissioning while ensuring deep observability, durability, and automation for our customers. Maintaining and enhancing monitoring and alerting is equally important for the role. Understanding core reliability concepts - observability, monitoring, alerting, fault tolerance, auto-remediation and a drive to push the boundaries of what's automatable will help you succeed here. ## Related Videos - [5 steps for running a Kubernetes environment at scale](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/88-5-steps-for-running-a-kubernetes-environment-at-scale) - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [Kotlin Multiplatform - True power of native code reuse](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/4-kotlin-multiplatform-true-power-of-native-code-reuse) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [All your telemetry data from any source in one place](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/57-all-your-telemetry-data-from-any-source-in-one-place) - [Developer Experience, Platform Engineering and AI powered Apps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/990-developer-experience-platform-engineering-and-ai-powered-apps) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [MLOps And AI Driven Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/82-mlops-and-ai-driven-development) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Dev Digest 132 - Binging WADFlix?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/473-dev-digest-132-binging-wadflix)