Senior iOS/OS Engineer - ML Frameworks - Apple Services

Apple; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 313,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Senior iOS/OS Engineer to join their innovative Services Team in Cupertino. This role involves developing groundbreaking technologies and enhancing user experiences through AI/ML applications. Candidates should have extensive experience in software engineering for Apple platforms, particularly iPhone and iPad, and a passion for quality and user experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and free services

Educational reimbursement for career advancement

Discretionary bonuses or commission payments

Employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• 8+ years of production-level experience as a software engineer.
• Deep expertise with software engineering for Apple platforms.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop apps, frameworks, and daemons on iOS platforms.
• Create new features for Apple Services powered by AI/ML.
• Collaborate with Design & UI/UX teams, AI/ML Scientists, and R&D Engineers.

Skills

Swift

Objective-C

Cocoa

C++

UI/UX design

Core Data Management

RESTful APIs

Problem-solving

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

XCode

AWS

GCP

Kubernetes

Postgres

Job description

Senior iOS/OS Engineer - ML Frameworks - Apple Services

**Cupertino, California, United States**

**Software and Services**

**Summary**

Posted: **Apr 22, 2025**

Weekly Hours: **40**

Role Number: **200600908**

Do you want to join a team where ideas become reality? Come join us and help build innovative next generation GenAI systems which transforms the experiences of millions of users every day!

As an independent and Senior Software Engineer on our team, you will use your curated expertise to help develop apps, frameworks, and daemons on iOS platforms. Be ready to make something extraordinary when you come here. Dynamic and awe-inspiring, innovative and industry-defining technologies are the norm at Apple. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with their products and services. Come and help us take Apple Services to the next level!

**Description**

Our Services Team is actively seeking an on-device full-stack engineer who is passionate about software quality and user experience. We'll partner together to design, develop, and patent the next generation of Apple’s groundbreaking technologies, experiences and services.

In this role, you will create new features for Apple Services powered by AI/ML at the core. This role requires partnerships at all stages of incubation including ideation, development, and experimentation to realize next generation ideas. You will be working on front-end deployments as well as back-end server-side components. You will also actively develop system experiences collaborating closely with Design & UI/UX teams, AI/ML Scientists and R&D Engineers alike on next-gen systems.

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ 8+ years of production-level experience as a software engineer

+ Deep expertise with software engineering for Apple platforms, specifically iPhone and iPad

+ Exceptional development experience at the application level with Swift, Objective-C, Cocoa, or C++ Working experience and deep understanding of full-life cycle software development, object-oriented design, frameworks and daemons, distributed systems, and multi-threading and power management concepts

+ Proven Proficiency in XCode, UI/UX design, and Core Data Management

+ Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect iOS applications to back-end services

+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities

+ Excellent communication skills, and thrive in a collaborative team environment, strong problem-solving skills, critical thinker, and self-starter

+ Ability to design, architect and quickly complete projects with minimal supervision and direction

+ Ability to collaborate and influence across a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, researchers, and designers

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ BS/MS in Computer Science or related field

+ Background and understanding of ML & related tools is a plus!

+ Familiarity with cloud environments like AWS or GCP

+ Proficient with container-based orchestration (Kubernetes, EC2, Mesos, etc.)

+ Experience in database systems such as Postgres

+ Passion for the customer experience, and passionate about details

**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 $175,800 and $312,200, 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. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock 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. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

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