Applied AI/ML Software Engineer

Summary

Are you passionate about Machine Learning and AI, and eager to apply your expertise to solve real-world problems at Apple’s incredible scale? Do you want to see your work translated into direct impact on iPhone, iPad, Mac, AirPods, Watch, and more? Come join us in in developing, shipping, and maintaining AI/ML and Generative AI services — including the infrastructure, evaluation pipelines, and integration workflows that provide cutting-edge features to support Apple’s hardware product development teams, helping bring amazing, groundbreaking products and innovations to life.

We are the Human Research and Engineering Solutions (HRES) AI/ML team, and we build and deliver software supporting the development of Apple’s unparalleled hardware product line. Our software is used by Apple engineers, factory teams, and third-party accessory manufacturers to develop and debug their systems, with high visibility throughout the company.

Description

As a Software Engineer in our team, you will work with a diverse array of cross-functional partners throughout Apple on challenging projects incorporating Machine Learning and Generative AI. The software you build will be instrumental in solving difficult challenges, providing data insights, and driving decision-making within Hardware Engineering and beyond. We move at a fast pace, iterate quickly, and work side-by-side with our customers to ensure we’re building the most effective solutions possible.

Responsibilities

Write high-quality code that’s testable, scalable, and able to be maintained by others in the future
Collaborate across teams and organizations to distill complex requirements into a concrete action plan
Research new ML and AI techniques and advocate for innovative ways to apply them to new and existing problems for our customers
Build scalable infrastructure platforms from the ground up to service cutting edge machine learning workflows
Lead design reviews, author documentation, and give meaningful feedback on the designs of peers
Represent your work to the team and leadership through demos, presentations, and retrospectives

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, related field, or equivalent work experience
3+ years professional software engineering experience working in Python or other object-oriented programming language(s)
Demonstrated ability to write applications in a high-level programming language like Python, Ruby, Java, etc.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to both technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, related field, or equivalent work experience
Experience building with LLMs, designing and training custom ML models, and developing RAG/agentic pipelines
Experience with data analysis, processing, analytics, and visualization to drive data-based decision making
Experience with evaluating complex AI systems, producing actionable hypotheses, and assessing their validity
Exposure or interest in leveraging Kubernetes and other cloud-based deployment platforms to deliver applications reliably at a high velocity
Ability to architect complex systems in a reusable, modular way
Curiosity to learn new technologies and passion for sharing that knowledge with others

Pay & Benefits — San Diego, 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 $142,300 and $263,300, 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.