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You will thrive in an environment where systems are non-deterministic, requiring continuous testing, monitoring, and adaptation. A strong focus on the end-to-end behavior of goal-driven systems, rather than just isolated model optimization, is crucial. You should be passionate about process automation and understand how AI agents can replace or augment traditional Robotic Process Automation (RPA), requiring a keen understanding of business workflows. Excellent communication and collaboration skills are essential for working with diverse teams across Apple.\nMinimum Qualifications\nB.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional work experience.\n7+ years proven experience developing software in a professional capacity. 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