We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help build the next generation of large-scale data systems that power high-impact decisions across Siri. In this role, you'll operate at the intersection of engineering excellence and business impact. You'll design and implement scalable, reliable systems to transform raw data into actionable insights for leadership. This is a high-visibility, high-impact position with the opportunity to influence the direction of products and strategy. The Siri User Experience Metrics team is at the heart of shaping how users interact with Siri every day. We use data, metrics and insights to continuously improve Siri's User Experience across Apple platforms including iOS, macOS, visionOS, tvOS and watchOS. Our team defines and owns the most critical user facing metrics, builds scalable reporting tools and delivers actionable insights that directly inform product decisions. We collaborate closely with product, platform and feature teams to ensure Siri not only works - but delivers exceptional User Experience. From response time to failure tracking, we make sure Siri feels fast, natural and helpful wherever users need it. As a Senior Software Engineer on the Siri User Experience Metrics team, you will have significant influence and responsibility in building metrics, analysis and visualizations that shape Siri's User Experience. If this sounds like you, you're someone who's laser-focused on impact - bringing sharp programming skills, strong problem-solving abilities and clear communication to the table, all driven by a passion for building exceptional products. You'll have the opportunity to drive meaningful impact across all Apple platforms by collaborating closely with Engineering, Product, Testing and Quality teams. Your work will directly enhance the Siri experience for billions of users - shaping how people interact with Apple every day.

Description

We're looking for an engineer to lead the definition, development and delivery of critical user-facing metrics that inform engineering teams and senior leadership. In this role, you'll build large-scale data systems - both server-side and on-device- that power metrics computation and observability at scale. Success in this role means not only technical excellence, but also the ability to collaborate across teams, communicate effectively and align diverse stakeholders around solving complex, high-impact challenges. You thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and are comfortable navigating ambiguity to deliver meaningful, incremental impact. You bring strong problem-solving skills, operate with a high degree of autonomy and have a track record of executing effectively. With a commitment to continuous learning and attention to detail, you actively seek opportunities to innovate and share knowledge. You follow engineering best practices - including unit testing, CI/CD, documentation, monitoring, and alerting - to ensure reliable, maintainable solutions. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand metric needs, provide technical guidance, gather requirements and deliver robust data solutions and intuitive dashboards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of one or more object-oriented programming languages (Java, Objective-C, C++, Scala, Swift etc) or scripting languages (Python, Ruby, Bash etc.).
• Experience working with Spark or other distributed data technologies (e.g. Hadoop, Presto, Flink, Druid) for building efficient and large scale data systems.
• 7 years of development experience and Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science or related field or 5 years development experience and PhD in Computer science or related field.
• Knowledge of SQL to analyze data, derive insights and drive improvements.
• Leadership experience, including being a technical lead for complex, cross functional development projects demonstrating good technical judgement and prioritization skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in development of big data systems and ETL for product metrics and analysis of large data volumes to identify patterns, draw insights and troubleshoot issues.
• Experience building dashboards and visualizations using BI tools like Apache Superset, Tableau, Looker or similar.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a complex cross functional environment, ability to influence at all levels, and build strong relationships to deliver impact.

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 $181,100 and $318,400, 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.

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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 .

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