Job Details

Staff Software Engineer – AI Governance, Apple Data Platform

Cupertino, California, United States

Software and Services

Summary

Posted: May 13, 2025

Role Number: 200598936

As a Software Engineer in AI Governance at Apple, you will play a key role in setting the vision and designing robust solutions that ensure the ethical, secure, and compliant use of our AI technologies. In this role, you will leverage your technical expertise to build systems and frameworks that uphold the integrity, privacy, and security of Apple’s AI initiatives—while navigating the rapidly evolving world of AI technologies. Your work will bridge technical innovation and compliance, ensuring that our AI systems are responsibly managed throughout their lifecycle.

Description

Are you interested in shaping the future of AI governance at Apple? Are you passionate about building robust, ethical AI solutions from the ground up? Do you have the vision to tackle the intricate challenges behind building responsible AI agents and models? If so, we want you on our team! In this role, you'll lead a multidisciplinary team of software engineers dedicated to architecting Apple’s next-generation AI governance solutions. You will drive the development of scalable systems that manage the entire machine learning lifecycle—ensuring our AI initiatives set the benchmark for privacy, compliance, and security. Join us and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of ethical, responsible AI at Apple.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in developing data & AI governance software or integrating systems with governance systems.

• Experience working with large data collection and processing systems.

• Demonstrated proficiency in data management and building scalable systems that underpin AI applications.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in building ML Ops systems, agentic frameworks, and AI guardrails.

• Understanding of privacy and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and how they apply to AI systems and data governance.

• Experience in designing and implementing data governance frameworks, policies, and standards that ensure the ethical and secure deployment of AI technologies.

• A track record of identifying and mitigating risks in complex data environments, with a focus on maintaining compliance in AI-driven projects.

• Proven ability to work effectively with diverse teams, including legal, privacy, compliance, and data engineering, to drive governance initiatives.

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 $175,800 and $312,200, 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. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

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