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# Staff/Sr. Core Infrastructure Engineer

- **Company:** Apple Inc.
- **Location:** Emeryville, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $175,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Apple Products, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Data Structures, Distributed Systems, Domain Name System (DNS), Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP), Information Retrieval, Machine Learning, Network Protocols, Software Engineering, TCP/IP, Backend, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Build Tools, Search Engines, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** September 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.themuse.com/jobs/apple/staffsr-core-infrastructure-engineer-ai-search-knowledge-platforms-6e4b29

## About the Role

Experience with large-scale data processing, information retrieval, web search, or ranking systems, 10+ years of experience of software development in developing and operating large-scale cloud infrastructure.

Proven experience designing, building, and operating large-scale distributed systems and backend services (e.g., using cloud platforms like AWS/GCP and container orchestration like Kubernetes)

Solid understanding of networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP) and their application in building large-scale systems

Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams

Strong software engineering fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and system design

BS, MS, or Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience

## Description

Do you want to make Apple products smarter for our users? The Core Infra team is looking for an experienced software engineer to work on core infrastructure for information intelligence at Apple. We build systems to connect Apple users to information as part of the wider Apple Intelligence initiative. You will work closely with product teams and information intelligence teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and efficient infrastructure that powers Apple products for billions of users., Design, develop, and operate the large-scale backend infrastructure that powers Apple's information intelligence and search features

Optimize massive-scale data pipelines to process large volumes of data

Collaborate closely with product, search, and machine learning teams to define infrastructure requirements and deliver robust solutions

Ensure the health and performance of critical infrastructures by monitoring key metrics, troubleshooting complex issues, and participating in an on-call rotation


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