Apple

Principal Backend Infrastructure Engineer - AI, Search & Knowledge Platforms

Apple

United States of AmericaPIPEPosted Mar 24, 2026

Job description

Do you want to make Apple products more intelligent for our users? The AIML Information Intelligence teams are building groundbreaking technology for algorithmic search and recommendation, machine learning, natural language processing, and artificial intelligence.

The features we build are redefining how hundreds of millions of people use their computers and mobile devices to search and find what they are looking for. Apple's universal search engine powers search features across a variety of its products, including Siri, Spotlight, Safari, Music, App Store, Video, and many more.

We are searching for a Principal Backend Infrastructure Engineer to define and drive the long-term technical strategy for our scalable, highly available, and robust search platforms. Build, evolve, and scale state-of-the-art infrastructure powering Apple's Search Platforms. Be a key technical leader contributing to the design, development, and operation of large-scale distributed systems. Work with machine learning researchers, backend engineers, and cross-functional teams to deliver step-function improvements in reliability, performance, and cost.

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