Sr Software Engineer - Applied Intelligence
Apple· Software and Services
Hybrid (Seattle, WA and Santa Clara, CA)$175k - $308.5kfull-timePosted 1mo ago
About the role
Senior software engineer role within Apple’s Applied Intelligence team (AI, Search & Knowledge Platforms) building native iOS/macOS experiences that bring intelligent capabilities to users, integrating ML/AI into production surfaces across Apple ecosystems.
Responsibilities
- Build native applications and systems that use the full power of iOS and macOS to deliver Apple's knowledge and information experiences
- Prototype frameworks and UI to rapidly try out new concepts across search and new product surfaces
- Collaborate cross functionally with teams across Apple (iCloud, search, and others) to integrate capabilities end to end
- Work alongside ML engineers to bring intelligent features into shipping products
- Stay connected with the rapidly changing AI landscape and bring relevant ideas back to the team
Qualifications
- 6+ years of experience building software solutions (frameworks, UI, services) for iOS or macOS
- Track record of working cross functionally with engineers, designers, and ML engineers to ship products
- Demonstrated ability to work across the full stack (UI, application logic, networking/services)
- BS or MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
- Strong product focus and ability to advocate for the end user experience
- Deep understanding of and strong opinions on software quality
- Comfortable taking ownership and driving quality end to end
- Experience building software that makes full use of platform capabilities
- Familiarity with search technologies, information retrieval, or knowledge systems
- Familiarity with ML concepts or experience integrating ML models into applications
Skills
Required:iOS/macOS native developmentFull stack developmentCollaboration with ML engineers
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
- retirement benefits
- range of discounted products and free services
- reimbursement for certain educational expenses (tuition)
- discretionary bonuses or commission payments as applicable
- relocation may be available
- employee stock programs and opportunities to participate in RSUs and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Last updated Sep 18, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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