AI Architect, Data Solutions & Initiatives

Apple • Cupertino, CA

75d • $212,000 - $318,400

About The Position

The people here at Apple don't just create products - they create the kind of wonder that's revolutionized entire industries. It's the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. We are a dynamic team within Apple's Worldwide Sales organization, Data Solutions & Initiatives (DSI) — focused on driving innovation through product design, engineering, and portfolio management. In our startup-like environment, we move quickly, experiment boldly, and expect our team to take ownership of what they deliver. We are seeking a hands-on AI Solutions Architect with deep technical expertise in Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI who can design, prototype, and implement scalable, high-impact AI solutions. This role blends system architecture, rapid prototyping, and cross-functional execution to shape the next generation of intelligent products.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience building AI-powered systems with a strong grasp of architecture and deployment.
• Experience designing and delivering NLP/LLM-based systems, with knowledge of multi-modal and agentic AI frameworks.
• Proficiency with Python, ML libraries (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Transformers), and vector search engines (e.g., FAISS, Weaviate).
• Experience architecting on cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Hands-on experience with LLM orchestration frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and scalable APIs.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business terms.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, AI, or related field, or equivalent industry experience with demonstrated impact in real-world applications.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading zero-to-one initiatives for AI product development.
• Familiarity with synthetic data generation, fine-tuning techniques, and performance optimization for large models.
• Understanding of agent-based interaction patterns, multi-agent communication protocols (e.g., MCP, A2A), and AG-UI concepts.
• Prior work in designing user-facing AI features or tools; familiarity with frontend integration is a plus.
• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Computer Science, AI, or related field, or equivalent industry experience with demonstrated impact in real-world applications.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end AI solutions with clear business impact, from concept to deployment, with a strong focus on feasibility, scalability, and performance.
• Build prototypes to evaluate architecture and modeling approaches, working closely with engineering teams to transition concepts into robust systems.
• Guide architectural decisions across LLM applications, multimodal systems, and agentic frameworks.
• Assess and integrate open-source tools, orchestration frameworks, context management solutions, and vector databases.
• Collaborate with product and business teams to define KPIs and ensure alignment of AI initiatives with strategic goals.
• Stay on top of emerging trends in Generative AI, prompt engineering, and agent-based architectures.
• Define and advocate for best practices in model serving, integration patterns, and runtime efficiency.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• A range of discounted products and free services.
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses, including tuition.
• Discretionary bonuses or commission payments.
• Relocation assistance.
• Participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree