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Senior Software Engineer, Machine Learning & AI

Apple· Hardware
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ShanghaiFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Senior Software Engineer on the Product Integrity AI/ML team to design, develop, and deploy AI/ML systems that support Apple’s hardware design, manufacturing, and testing at scale. Lead cross-functional projects, mentor teams, and deliver data-driven, scalable ML solutions for hardware challenges.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and deploy robust AI/ML systems with high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code
  • Translate complex, ambiguous requirements into clear technical plans and lead project execution across engineering efforts
  • Build scalable infrastructure and platforms to support cutting-edge machine learning workflows, including agentic systems that can plan, reason, and act autonomously
  • Research and apply state-of-the-art ML techniques—including LLMs, custom model training, and RAG/agent-based architectures—to real-world hardware challenges
  • Stay current with the fast-evolving AI/ML landscape, continuously improving our tools, systems, and methods to maintain a technical edge
  • Provide technical mentorship, foster a culture of excellence and inclusion, and help grow team capabilities
  • Lead design discussions, author technical documentation, and provide thoughtful, actionable feedback to peers
  • Represent the team in executive reviews, product demos, retrospectives, and cross-functional forums

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of professional experience developing production-grade software systems, with a focus on AI/ML
  • Expertise in Python and/or object-oriented languages, with experience building and deploying AI/ML applications at scale
  • Hands-on experience with LLMs, custom model development, and RAG/agentic architectures
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Strong interest in emerging ML technologies and a passion for continuous learning and knowledge-sharing
  • Experience building, leading, or mentoring high-performing software engineering teams
  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience

Skills

Required:AI/ML system design and developmentPython

Benefits

  • Apple is committed to inclusion and diversity, fair treatment of all applicants
  • Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities
  • Accessibility and support as core company values
Last updated Oct 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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