Senior Software Engineer - Photos Intelligence

Apple Inc.; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 263,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Relocation assistance

Medical and dental coverage

Tuition/education reimbursement

Job summary

Apple Inc. in San Diego is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to architect and develop innovative Photos Intelligence features across iPhone, iPad, macOS, and visionPro. You will design advanced algorithms, build scalable infrastructure, and ship user‑focused experiences with privacy in mind.

We value a proven track record in ML within real products, deep C++/Swift expertise, and collaboration across teams to deliver high-quality software that feels effortless to users.

Qualifications

• Experience building applied ML or LLM-powered features in real-world software products.
• Expert knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.
• Ability to develop and optimize code for constrained environments.
• Fluency with agentic coding tools and AI-assisted development workflows.
• Experience with Apple system level APIs and frameworks.
• Demonstrated expertise with Objective-C / C++ / Swift.
• B.S. / M.Sc. / Ph.D. in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Ideate, prototype, build, and ship new Photos experiences and Apple Intelligence features across iPhone, iPad, macOS, and visionPro.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and take ownership of problems from conception to production.

Skills

Applied ML

Algorithms

Performance optimization

AI-assisted tooling

System APIs

Obj-C / C++ / Swift

Education

B.S. / M.Sc. / Ph.D. in Computer Science

Job description

Senior Software Engineer - Photos Intelligence

San Diego, California, United States Software and Services

iPhone is the most popular camera in the world. Seamless integration of software and hardware has delivered magnificent experiences like Photos Lock Screen, Photos Memories, Cinematic Video, and Portrait Mode. The Photos team creates privacy-respecting machine learning technologies to ship Apple Intelligence features and emotional experiences to hundreds of millions of users worldwide.We are looking for an outstanding software engineer to architect and develop innovative algorithms and infrastructure for the next generation of thoughtful and personal products we deliver. If you thrive on problems at the intersection of algorithms, applied machine learning, and user experience, this position will excite and inspire you.We are looking for an outstanding software engineer to architect and develop innovative algorithms and infrastructure for the next generation of thoughtful and personal products we deliver. If you thrive on problems at the intersection of algorithms, applied machine learning, and user experience, this position will excite and inspire you.

Description

In this role you will ideate, prototype, build, and ship new Photos experiences and Apple Intelligence features on Apple platforms such the iPhone, iPad, macOS, and the visionPro.Candidates should have a proven track record that demonstrates building product features, strong collaboration, excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for designing high quality algorithms with the user experience in focus. The candidate needs to show initiative, take ownership of a problem and work cross-functionally to collect information, solve problems and disseminate findings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience building applied machine learning or LLM-powered features, including agentic or assistant-driven experiences, in a real-world software product.
• Expert knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming
• Ability to develop and optimize code to run on a constrained environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency with agentic coding tools and AI-assisted development workflows, including when you choose not to trust them.
• Experience with Apple system level APIs and frameworks
• Demonstrated expertise with Objective-C / C++ / Swift
• B.S. / M.Sc. / Ph.D. in Computer Science or equivalent experience

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 $175,000 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

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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

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