Senior Software Engineer - AI Systems

Apple; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Software Engineer in AI Systems, where you'll tackle complex software architecture challenges. This role involves collaborating with top-tier researchers and engineers to develop innovative AI solutions that enhance user experiences. You'll work on groundbreaking algorithms for products like Apple Vision Pro, shaping the future of technology. If you're passionate about AI and eager to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on AI.
• Proficiency in Python and familiarity with Swift and XCode.

Responsibilities

• Develop software architectures leveraging foundation models and LLMs.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate AI systems into Apple products.

Skills

Python

Generative AI

LLMs

Swift

XCode

Education

MS in relevant engineering fields

PhD in relevant engineering fields

Tools

XCode

Job description

Senior Software Engineer - AI Systems

Location: Sunnyvale, California, United States

Department: Software and Services

Summary: Do you think out of the box when solving software architecture problems? Are you curious about how people think and how we can improve their everyday lives with AI? Are you ready to ship software that takes Apple’s products to the next level? We are exploring and developing new approaches to solving AI problems that are robust, explainable, and energy-efficient, to complement our Generative AI capabilities. Join our team and help us blaze new trails!

Apple Vision Pro is a revolutionary spatial computer that seamlessly blends digital content with your physical space. It allows us to do things in ways never before possible — all while staying connected to those around us. In this position, you will collaborate with a team of computer vision and machine learning researchers and engineers to discover and build solutions to previously-unsolved challenges and push the state of the art.

Apple's Vision Products Group (VPG) develops algorithms that drive revolutionary products like Apple Vision Pro. You will work with highly skilled hardware and software development / ML teams to develop groundbreaking AR algorithms that will change how people experience the world. This role offers the opportunity to shape upcoming products that will delight millions daily.

Description: In this role, you will work on software architectures leveraging foundation models, including LLMs, as well as traditional machine learning and reasoning systems. You will help create a comprehensive platform to enhance our ecosystem capabilities, and develop test and evaluation frameworks. Additionally, you will collaborate with other Apple teams to integrate these systems into production software for various Apple products.

Minimum Qualifications:

• MS in relevant engineering fields with 5+ years of experience
• Proficiency in Python, with experience integrating LLMs and FMs; familiarity with Swift and XCode is a plus
• Background in recent generative AI systems and tools, with a good understanding of the AI and ML ecosystem
• Experience with “zero-to-one” R&D, from idea to functional systems
• Ability to lead cross-functional efforts to create robust, maintainable, and performant systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in relevant engineering fields with 3+ years of experience
• Experience with knowledge representation, reasoning systems, graph algorithms, and specialized databases
• Experience generating synthetic data for model training and evaluation
• Knowledge of ontology and taxonomy design and implementation