AIML – Senior Software Engineer, Siri and Information Intelligence

Summary

Posted: Feb 25, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number:200592463

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something. As part of Apple Intelligence, this team is at the forefront of the next revolution in machine learning and Generative AI. We are dedicated to creating groundbreaking conversational assistant technologies for both large-scale systems and new client devices, building upon our legacy of intelligent assistant solutions that already assist millions of users worldwide. Does the opportunity to play a part in building groundbreaking technology for large-scale systems, natural language and artificial intelligence excite you? Do you want to expand the experience of Siri and other AIML products to new products that will help millions get things done, across the globe? Join a highly skilled team at Apple dedicated to enhancing AI/ML products that will inspire and delight millions of users!

Description

In this role, you will be responsible for designing and integrating scalable architectures, building essential APIs, frameworks, and libraries that empower Development and Evaluation teams to efficiently test and evaluate AI/ML-powered features. You will own requirements definition, including proof-of-concept development, and co-own the roadmap for ML system evaluation platforms, ensuring seamless system integration and continuous improvement. Your contributions will be instrumental in enhancing automation, improving model performance assessment, and streamlining workflows for AI/ML teams. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of driving full product cycles, from design and implementation to gathering feedback and iterating on tools that enable AI/ML teams. You will build, measure, and optimize software solutions to provide insights into platform changes, ensuring they drive innovation and enhance Apple’s AI-driven user experiences. This role demands a strategic mindset, technical excellence, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced, ever-evolving environments, while collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, research, and product teams to deliver high-impact solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in software development, specializing in designing, implementing, and optimizing large-scale, data-intensive frameworks, APIs, and tools.
• Proven proficiency in Python (required), with additional experience in Swift or Objective-C (desired) and at least one other object-oriented programming language such as C++, C#, or Java.
• Deep expertise in system architecture, development, testing, debugging, release, and maintenance, ensuring scalability and high performance.
• Over 4 years of experience in designing and architecting software tools and frameworks, driving innovation and excellence in quality.
• BS or MS Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Exceptional problem-solving and debugging skills, with a systematic approach to identifying, diagnosing, and resolving complex software issues.

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 $175,800 and $312,200, 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.
  
  Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.