Staff Software Engineer AI Governance, Apple Data Platform

Apple • Cupertino, CA

224d • $175,800 - $312,200

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team of software engineers dedicated to architecting Apple's next-generation AI governance solutions.
• Drive the development of scalable systems that manage the entire machine learning lifecycle.
• Ensure AI initiatives set the benchmark for privacy, compliance, and security.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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