Sr. Applied AI Software Engineer
Apple
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Job Description
Summary
Apple builds products that are loved by people around the world by seamlessly integrating hardware, software, services, and design. This role in Apple Intelligence focuses on building personalized, secure, and innovative experiences at a global scale.
Description
As a Sr. Applied AI Software Engineer, you will work across the entire stack from system software and frameworks to end-user interfaces. This role requires cross-functional collaboration with design, algorithms, services, privacy, security, performance, and hardware teams to create production-ready systems that power Apple Intelligence features.
Your responsibilities include:
- Writing Swift (or other app languages) code and integrating AI/ML algorithms.
- Translating user experience insights into technical requirements.
- Engineering robust systems that scale to millions of users.
- Collaborating with teams on interface design and system frameworks.
- Iterating quickly to demonstrate proof-of-concept technologies.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants should have a BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or related experience, 5+ years of software development experience, strong programming skills in Swift, Objective-C, or C++, and a deep understanding of data structures and system thinking.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in shipping user-facing products, development on iOS/MacOS, working with LLMs or computer vision, processing sensor data, and developing under strict privacy and security constraints is highly desirable.
Pay & Benefits
Base pay range for this role is between $171,600 and $302,200, along with opportunities for stock programs, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans. Additional perks include employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, and more.
Equal Opportunity
Apple is committed to inclusion and diversity. We provide equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of legally protected characteristics.
Key skills/competency
- Swift
- Objective-C
- C++
- AI
- Machine Learning
- Computer Vision
- iOS Development
- UX Design
- System Software
- Collaboration
How to Get Hired at Apple
- Research Apple culture: Study Apple mission, products, and innovation trends.
- Customize your resume: Highlight Swift, AI, and ML experiences.
- Prepare your portfolio: Showcase end-user software projects.
- Practice technical questions: Focus on system design and coding.
- Network smartly: Connect with current Apple engineers on LinkedIn.
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