Senior Software Developer, Proactive - Search and Data Foundations

Apple Inc.; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 169,000 - 328,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Stock options / RSUs

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Waterloo, Ontario, is seeking a Senior Software Developer for the Proactive - Search and Data Foundations team. You will help build on-device data and search systems that power Apple intelligence across millions of devices.

The role emphasizes high-performance, resource-constrained environments, with opportunities to influence data storage, indexing, and search technology. You should enjoy writing reliable, tested code and collaborating across teams.

Qualifications

• B.S or M.S in Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Strong computer science fundamentals required.
• Ability to write reliable, resilient, performant and well-tested code.
• Strong problem solving and debugging skills.
• Strong technical communication and presentation skills.
• Hands-on experience with at least one compiled language (C/C++/Objective-C, Swift, Go, Java, Rust, etc.), and multi-threaded applications.
• Experience building production software systems within large engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• You’ll build state-of-the-art, on-device, privacy preserving, and performant intelligent systems.
• You will contribute to data storage, indexing, and search technology that runs on millions of devices.

Skills

C/C++/Objective-C

Multi-threaded programming

Performance optimization

Strong problem solving

Technical communication

On-device software development

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science

Tools

macOS/iOS development

Performance profiling

Tracing tools

Job description

Senior Software Developer, Proactive - Search and Data Foundations

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Software and Services

Apple is looking for experienced software engineers to join the Search and Data Foundations team within the Apple Intelligence Platform. We are building the next generation of data and search infrastructure that supports on-device intelligent experiences. We are looking for highly motivated systems developers that want to make a big impact on our users! The Search and Data Foundations builds a central part of the Apple Intelligence infrastructure. We develop the back-end ecosystem of data and indexing technologies that power experiences for millions of users. This includes data pipelines, data storage and retrieval, intelligent indexing, and various search technologies.

Description

We are a growing, talented, and motivated team building on-device data and search systems to support intelligent user experiences. We build high-performance data intensive systems that run in highly resource constrained environments, and collaborate with many different teams at Apple to create groundbreaking technology.

Responsibilities

• You’ll build state-of-the-art, on-device, privacy preserving, and performant intelligent systems. You will be able to contribute to a variety of aspects in our stack, including foundational data storage, indexing, and search technology. You will ship code that runs on millions of devices that people use every day.
• To succeed in this role, you must be a strong programmer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, working collaboratively across teams and organizations. You must enjoy writing performance critical code that is designed to run in highly resource-constrained environments.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S or M.S in Computer Science, or equivalent experience
• Strong computer science fundamentals required
• Ability to write reliable, resilient, performant and well-tested code
• Strong problem solving and debugging skills
• Strong technical communication and presentation skills
• Hands-on experience with at least one compiled language (C/C++/Objective-C, Swift, Go, Java, Rust, etc.), and multi-threaded applications
• Experience building production software systems within large engineering projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with database systems and operating system concepts
• Experience with performance profiling and tracing tools
• Experience with macOS/iOS development

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 $119,100 and $230,500, 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 Inc.’s discretionary employee stock programs. Employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit award recommendations, and can purchase Apple Inc. stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple Inc.’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Participation in Apple Inc.’s discretionary stock programs is governed by Apple Inc.’s stock plans and agreements and are not part of local employment contracts or compensation.

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 and compensation programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Apple provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Apple is a drug-free workplace.

At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.

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This posting is for an existing opportunity at Apple.

Qualified candidates can expect a hiring rate up to the midpoint of the pay range. On an exceptional basis, candidates with significant experience and skills for the role may be paid up to the range maximum.