Senior AI Software Engineer Jobs in Cupertino, CA

Join the team redefining what a deeply personal and integrated assistant can be.

As part of the Siri organization, you will help shape one of the world's most widely used AI assistants, powered by our next-generation of Apple Intelligence, with capabilities like personal context understanding and on-screen awareness, built with privacy from the ground up. Your work will have direct, meaningful impact for users across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and visionOS.

This is a rare opportunity to build at the intersection of cutting-edge AI and human-centered design, shipping technology that is centered around users and their needs.

Do you have a passion for building software that enables intelligent experiences on device? We are engineers, scientists, and problem solvers working to bring smarter, faster, and more natural interactions to Siri. We are looking for an enthusiastic Software Engineer to join our team and help shape the future of Apple Intelligence and Siri experiences.

Description

In this role, you will contribute to developing the on-device software platform that powers Siri and Apple Intelligence experiences across the OS. You will work closely with experienced engineers to build scalable, high-quality software and learn how intelligent features are developed and delivered to millions of users.","responsibilities":"Contribute to the development and implementation of software features that support Siri and Apple Intelligence experiences.

Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code with a focus on quality and reliability.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, test, and ship new capabilities.

Investigate and resolve software issues, bugs, and performance bottlenecks.

Learn and apply software engineering best practices, including testing, debugging, and code reviews.

Develop software that interfaces with AI-powered systems and on-device intelligence technologies.

Leverage modern developer tools, including AI-assisted coding tools, to improve productivity and code quality.

Preferred Qualifications

nternship, research, academic, or personal project experience building software applications or systems.

Familiarity with operating systems concepts, concurrency, and performance optimization.

Exposure to machine learning, generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), or AI-assisted development tools.

Experience developing mobile, systems, or platform software.

Interest in building high-performance software for resource-constrained environments.

Minimum Qualifications

BS, MS, or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

Experience programming in Swift, Objective-C, C++, Java, Python, or similar languages through coursework, internships, research, or personal projects.

Understanding of core computer science fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design.

Familiarity with software development practices such as debugging, testing, and version control.

Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Passion for learning new technologies and building products used by millions of customers.

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 $126,800 and $220,900, 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.