Senior iOS Experiences Engineer - Services Special Project

Summary

At Apple, we build products and services that enrich the everyday lives of millions of people around the world. Our Services team is at the forefront of delivering intelligent, delightful experiences powered by Generative AI — from on-device capabilities to cloud-backed features that work seamlessly across the Apple ecosystem. We are looking for talented iOS engineers who are passionate about bringing the next generation of AI-driven experiences to our customers.

Description

As a member of the Services engineering team, you will collaborate with a talented group of engineers, designers, and product managers to build and ship Generative AI-powered features within Apple's services ecosystem. This role demands a creative, driven engineer who thrives in fast-paced environments and is excited about pushing the boundaries of what's possible on Apple platforms.

Responsibilities

Designing and building iOS experiences that integrate Generative AI capabilities into Apple services
Partnering with backend and ML teams to define APIs and client-server contracts that power intelligent features
Rapidly prototyping new concepts to validate ideas and inform product direction
Collaborating with Apple Design and cross-functional teams to deliver polished, intuitive user experiences
Driving architectural decisions that balance performance, scalability, and maintainability
Contributing to a culture of engineering excellence through code reviews, testing, and documentation

Minimum Qualifications

B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience
6+ years of experience building production iOS applications using Swift and UIKit/SwiftUI
Strong understanding of Computer Science fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, and system design
Experience integrating client applications with RESTful APIs and cloud services
Demonstrated ability to decompose complex features into well-scoped, shippable increments
Comfort navigating ambiguity and adapting to evolving product requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Experience building features that leverage large language models or other generative AI technologies
Deep familiarity with SwiftUI, Combine, and modern Swift concurrency (async/await, structured concurrency)
Track record of shipping consumer-facing features within a large-scale services organization
Strong cross-functional communication skills with experience partnering across engineering, design, and product teams
Passion for crafting accessible, performant, and privacy-respecting user experiences

Pay & Benefits — Cupertino, California, United States

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 $184,700 and $324,800, 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.

Application Deadline

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.